Generator Technician

Prime Appointments Ltd; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Salary up to £45,000

Fully expensed company van

Mobile phone and Laptop provided

20 days holiday rising to 25 with sick

Pension 5% after probationary period.

Life Assurance

Free Parking

Job summary

Prime Appointments Ltd is recruiting a Generator Technician in Ipswich to service, maintain and repair diesel generators and related equipment. You should be technically adept with strong mechanical acumen; prior generator experience is ideal but engines/power units are acceptable.

Responsibilities include attending breakdowns, fault finding, load testing, installation assistance, and on-call emergency support with a rotation.

Qualifications

• Experienced electrical/mechanical engineering background.
• Ideally approved electrician 18th Edition status.
• Good diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of common generator control systems an advantage.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns
• Fault finding and diagnosis
• Load bank testing
• Assist in the installation of diesel generators
• Provide 24-hour emergency cover on call-out rota (on call 1 week in every 5)
• Utilise the latest diagnostic software to provide customers with a high level of service.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Diagnostic skills

18th Edition status

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Generator control systems

Job description

We are working with a family-owned manufacturer in the Ipswich area to find a skilled Generator Technician to join their growing team. Your primary responsibility will beservicing, maintaining and repairing the diesel generators along with associated equipment. Due to the nature of the machinery you will be working on, you must be able to demonstrate a strong mechanical acumen. Previous experience on generators will be ideal, though we are open to anyone with experience of engines / power supply units.

Duties

• Attending breakdowns
• Fault finding and diagnosis
• Load bank testing
• Assist in the installation of diesel generators
• Provide 24-hour emergency cover on call-out rota (on call 1 week in every 5)
• You will be equipped with the latest diagnostic software to provide customers with the highest level of service

Required Experience

• Experienced electrical/mechanical engineering background
• Ideally approved electrician 18th Edition status
• Good diagnostic skills
• Knowledge of common generator control systems an advantage
• Full UK Driving License

Benefits

• Salaryup to£45,000
• Fully expensed company van, mobile phone and Laptop provided
• 20 days holiday rising to 25 with service + bank holidays.
• Pension 5% after probationary period.
• Life Assurance
• Free Parking