Generator Support Engineer

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

Benefits offered by this job

EOT Bonus Scheme

Training and career progression

Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme

Company pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Life assurance scheme with healthcare/

23 days' holiday plus bank holidays (↑

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Company vehicle provided

Company phone provided

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Generator Support Engineer to join the Technical Support Team. The role involves providing engineering support across the UK depot network and customer sites, diagnosing faults, commissioning and maintaining Stage V generators, and contributing to fleet improvements.

Based in the Bristol area, you will travel to customer sites as needed and work with depots to ensure high service standards while following safety policies.

Qualifications

• Relevant mechanical/electrical engineering qualification or apprenticeship completed.
• Electrical bias is preferred for the role.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to depots and customers.
• Diagnose and resolve generator/electrical faults.
• Carry out commissioning, repairs and upgrades to rental equipment including Stage V generators.
• Attend customer sites for commissioning and surveys.
• Support training for engineers and customers.
• Assist with major projects and technical investigations.
• Contribute to development of the rental fleet.
• Work from depots when not on site.

Skills

Fault-finding

Diagnostic abilities

Communication skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Independent working

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering qualification

Completed apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

FG Wilson generators

Cummins engines

Job description

JR365: Generator Support Engineer

Location: Bristol

Salary: Up To £50,000 Per Annum

Overview

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

Working as part of the Technical Support Team, the successful candidate will provide engineering support across the UK depot network and customer sites. The role will involve technical fault diagnosis, commissioning, repairs, engineering upgrades and supporting specialist customer requirements.

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.

JR365: Generator Support Engineer

Location: Bristol

Salary: Up To £50,000 Per Annum