Generator Service Engineer / Technician

Additional Resources; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

Additional Resources is seeking a Generator Service Engineer to join our on-site team in the West Midlands. You will service, diagnose faults, and commission generator systems while coordinating with customers and the broader support network.

The role requires strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, diesel fitting experience, and familiarity with generator synchronising and DSE systems. A proactive, safety-conscious approach will help you thrive in a dynamic field service environment.

Qualifications

• Prior generator experience is essential.
• Experience in mechanical / electrical engineering, or diesel fitting.
• Familiarity with DSE/Deep Sea systems and generator synchronising; refresher training available if required.
• Understanding electronic systems and mechanical components, including engines and alternators.
• Good IT skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults.
• Select appropriate specialist equipment, connectors and testing tools for maintenance and repairs.
• Set up equipment in line with customer specifications.
• Carry out modifications to equipment when required and instructed.
• Repair and maintain machinery in accordance with company and manufacturer requirements.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns and provide effective technical support to customers.
• Participate in the on-call rota and work overtime when required, sometimes at short notice.
• Attend training and contribute to ongoing technical development.

Skills

Generator experience

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Diesel fitting

Fault finding

IT skills

Generator synchronising

Job description

An opportunity has arisen for a Generator Service Engineer to join a well-established engineering and construction firm, specialising in demolition, civil engineering, plant hire and power generation services.

As a Generator Service Engineer, you will be providing on-site engineering support, maintaining equipment, diagnosing faults and carrying out repairs, servicing and commissioning work.

This role offers salary of £17.25 per hour for 39-hour work week plus overtime opportunities and benefits.

You will be responsible for:

• Carrying out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on equipment.
• Diagnosing and resolving mechanical and electrical faults.
• Selecting appropriate specialist equipment, connectors and testing tools for maintenance and repairs.
• Setting up equipment in line with customer specifications.
• Carrying out modifications to equipment when required and instructed.
• Repairing and maintaining machinery in accordance with company and manufacturer requirements.
• Responding to equipment breakdowns and providing effective technical support to customers.
• Participating in the on-call rota and working overtime when required, sometimes at short notice.
• Attending relevant training and contributing positively to ongoing technical development.

The candidates from the following background will be considered:

Generator Engineer, Generator Service Engineer, Generator Technician, Generator Service Technician, Generator Field Service Engineer, Generator Field Service Technician, Mobile Generator Engineer, Generator Maintenance Engineer, Diesel Generator Engineer, Diesel Generator Service Engineer, Power Generation Engineer, Power Generation Technician, Standby Power Engineer, Diesel Engine Engineer, Field Service Engineer

What we are looking for:

• Prior generator experience is essential
• Experience in mechanical / electrical engineering, or diesel fitting.
• Familiarity with DSE/Deep Sea systems and generator synchronising, with refresher training available if required.
• Understanding electronic systems and mechanical components, including engines and alternators.
• Good IT skills.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability.

Shifts:

• Monday - Thursday: 8:00am - 4:00pm
• Friday: 8:00am - 3:30pm