Generator Support Engineer

First Military Recruitment Ltd; West of England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; 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 + 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 their team in Bristol, delivering technical support across the UK depots and customer sites. You will diagnose faults, commission equipment, perform repairs and upgrades, and support customers and engineers on-site.

The role requires mechanical/electrical engineering qualifications, field service experience, and a driving licence. Benefits include a variety of schemes and a company vehicle and phone provided.

Qualifications

• Relevant mechanical/electrical engineering qualification or apprenticeship.
• Experience servicing generator sets, FG Wilson or Cummins is essential.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
• Good LV distribution knowledge and customer-facing skills.
• Full UK driving licence; ECS card desirable.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to depots and customers across the UK.
• Diagnose and resolve generator and electrical faults.
• Carry out commissioning, repairs and upgrades on rental equipment.
• Attend customer sites for commissioning and surveys.
• Support training and mentoring for engineers and customers.
• Assist major projects and technical investigations.
• Develop and improve the rental fleet.
• Work from depots when not on site.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Diesel & Plant Servicing

Field service

Customer service

Education

City & Guilds / BTEC Eng

Apprenticeship completed

Tools

FG Wilson

Cummins

Electrical testing tools

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