Generator Support Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Warmley; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle provided

Company pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Life assurance scheme

23 days' holiday + bank holidays

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Generator Support Engineer to provide on-site and depot-based technical support for generator equipment. You will diagnose faults, perform commissioning and upgrades, and service Stage V generators across customer sites and depots.

The role requires mechanical/electrical qualifications, a customer-focused approach, and a full UK driving licence. Training and progression opportunities are offered.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Apprenticeship completed; electrical bias preferred.
• Experience servicing generator sets, FG Wilson or Cummins favored.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to depots and customers.
• Diagnose and repair generator and electrical faults.
• Commission, repair, upgrade and modify rental equipment.
• Attend customer sites for commissioning and surveys.
• Support training and mentoring for engineers and customers.
• Assist with major projects and product introductions.
• Develop and improve the rental fleet.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Fault-finding

LV distribution understanding

Customer service

Independent worker

Education

City & Guilds / BTEC or equivalent

Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Eng

Job description

JR365: Generator Support Engineer

Location: Bristol

Salary: Up To £50,000 Per Annum

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to join their team.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Provide technical support to company depots and customers.
• Diagnose and resolve generator and electrical faults.
• Carry out commissioning, repairs, upgrades and modifications to rental equipment, including Stage V generators.
• Attend customer sites to provide technical support, commissioning and site surveys.
• Support technical training and mentoring for engineers and customers.
• Assist with major projects, product introductions and technical investigations.
• Support the continued development and improvement of the rental fleet.
• Work from company depots when not attending customer sites.
• Comply with all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
• Provide effective and professional technical support to customers and internal teams.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting or Plant, such as City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent; or
• Completed an approved apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. An electrical bias is preferred.
• Proven experience servicing and repairing generator sets, particularly FG Wilson and Cummins - essential.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Good understanding of LV distribution and changeover systems.
• Previous Field Service or Technical Engineering experience is desirable.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Good customer awareness and ability to respond effectively to customer requirements.
• Full UK driving licence - essential.
• ECS Card - desirable, although training can be provided.

Benefits:

• EOT Bonus Scheme.
• Training, upskilling and career progression.
• Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical scheme.
• Life assurance scheme with access to healthcare support and counselling services.
• 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 28 days.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Company vehicle provided.
• Company phone provided.