Generator Service Engineer

Venatu Consulting Ltd; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 17,000 - 24,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van provided

25 days' annual leave plus bank holid 

Job summary

Venatu Consulting Ltd is seeking an experienced Generator Service Engineer to join our team based at the South Kirkby depot. You will service and maintain diesel generators from 14 kVA to 1,400 kVA, diagnose faults, and prepare equipment for hire, with on-site and depot work and an on-call rota.

The role requires practical diesel engine and electrical system knowledge, the ability to work independently, and a professional approach to safety and reporting.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing and maintaining diesel generators.
• Strong fault-finding and breakdown repair skills.
• Practical understanding of diesel engines and electrical systems.
• Ability to work independently and manage workloads.
• Full UK driving licence and ability to drive commercial vehicles.
• Professional approach to customer service, safety and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on generators.
• Diagnose faults and complete breakdown repairs efficiently and safely.
• Prepare equipment for hire, including servicing, repairing, cleaning and testing.
• Undertake on-site fault finding, repairs, rectification and testing.
• Maintain stocks of tools, parts and equipment in the van.
• Complete service reports accurately and on time.
• Participate in the on-call rota, including evenings, weekends and holidays.

Skills

Diesel generator maintenance

Fault finding

Electrical systems knowledge

Independent worker

UK driving licence

Customer service & safety

Education

Engineering qualification (Apprenticeship/NVQ/HNC/HND/City & Guilds)

Job description

Salary: From £14.75 per hour + overtime at 1.25x

Hours: Monday–Friday, between 7am and 6pm, with participation in an on-call rota

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Generator Service Engineer to join our team, based at our South Kirkby depot. This is an exciting opportunity for a skilled engineer with experience in diesel generator maintenance, servicing, fault finding and repairs.

As a Generator Service Engineer, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance both on-site and at the depot, ensuring equipment remains safe, reliable and ready for hire. The role requires flexibility to respond to breakdowns across the wider depot regions, providing a professional and efficient service to customers.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on company-owned and customer generators.
• Diagnose faults and complete breakdown repairs efficiently and safely.
• Prepare equipment for hire, including servicing, repairing, cleaning and testing.
• Undertake on-site fault finding, repairs, rectification and operational testing.
• Apply sound engine engineering knowledge when inspecting and dismantling equipment.
• Carry out generator start-up procedures and load bank testing.
• Maintain appropriate stocks of tools, parts and equipment within your company van.
• Keep your vehicle and depot work areas clean, tidy and organised.
• Complete all relevant service reports and paperwork accurately and on time.
• Follow company health and safety procedures and maintain professional working relationships.
• Participate in the on-call rota, covering evenings, weekends and bank holidays as required.

Essential Skills and Experience

• Proven experience servicing and maintaining diesel generators ranging from 14 kVA to 1,400 kVA.
• Strong fault-finding, diagnostic and breakdown repair skills.
• A practical understanding of diesel engines and associated electrical systems.
• The ability to work independently, manage workloads and respond effectively to reactive callouts.
• A full UK driving licence, preferably with a clean driving record, and the ability to drive commercial vehicles.
• A professional approach to customer service, safety and accurate record keeping.

Desirable Qualifications

• An engineering qualification at Apprenticeship, NVQ, HNC/HND or City & Guilds level.
• Experience with generator controller configurations and installations.
• A B2 forklift truck licence.

Working Hours and Overtime

The standard working hours are Monday to Friday, between 7am and 6pm, with exact hours arranged to meet operational requirements.

You will also participate in a full-week on-call rota, typically one week in every three or four, including weekends and bank holidays. Flexibility is essential to support emergency breakdowns and customer requirements.

Salary and Benefits

• Hourly pay from £14.75
• Overtime paid at 1.25 times the standard hourly rate.
• Company van provided.
• 25 days' annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Varied field-based work with opportunities to develop your technical expertise.

Join a team where reliability, professionalism and engineering expertise make a real difference every day.