Generator Service Engineer | On-Call & Company Vehicle

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Washington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

On-call allowance

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Generator Service Engineer to cover the North East region from Washington, Tyne & Wear. The role involves servicing and fault-finding diesel generators, performing PDIs, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in plant, mechanical, or electrical engineering, plus proven experience in generator or heavy equipment maintenance. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs on diesel generators and associated equipment.
• Attend customer sites to diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults.
• Perform fault finding on AC/DC electrical systems, control panels and generator control systems.
• Complete inspections, pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) and equipment testing.
• Ensure all service documentation, maintenance records and job sheets are completed accurately.
• Liaise professionally with customers, providing technical advice and updates where required.
• Maintain company vehicle standards and complete daily vehicle defect reports.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company procedures and Health & Safety regulations.
• Support depot operations and assist with equipment preparation when required.

Job description

Syntech Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Generator Service Engineer to cover the North East region from Washington, Tyne & Wear. The role involves servicing and fault-finding diesel generators, performing PDIs, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in plant, mechanical, or electrical engineering, plus proven experience in generator or heavy equipment maintenance. A full UK driving licence is required.