Generator Technician

Netbox Recruitment; Ipswich; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering firm in Ipswich is seeking a Generator Technician to perform service, maintenance, and repairs on diesel generators. Candidates should have strong electrical and mechanical engineering experience, perfect diagnostic skills, and ideally possess the 18th Edition qualification. The role offers competitive salary, fully expensed van, mobile, and laptop, along with benefits such as 20 days holiday rising to 25 with long-term service and life assurance.

Benefits

Fully expensed company van

Life assurance

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Strong electrical / mechanical engineering experience is essential.
• 18th Edition qualification preferred.
• Familiarity with common generator control systems is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, maintenance, and repairs on diesel generators.
• Diagnose faults using advanced software and engineering expertise.
• Participate in a 24-hour emergency call-out rota.

Skills

Strong electrical / mechanical engineering experience

Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Good computer literacy

Education

18th Edition qualification

Tools

Generator control systems

Job description

Overview

Generator Technician – Ipwich

Salary: £37,000-£40,000 + Overtime

Mobile with Fully expensed van, phone & laptop

Join a long-established, multi-disciplined engineering team with over a century of expertise behind it. You'll be part of a skilled group supporting customers with reliable, top-tier generator services-backed by modern tools, industry-leading standards, and a commitment to quality engineering.

As a Generator Technician, your role will include :

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, maintenance, and repairs on diesel generators and related equipment
• Respond to breakdowns with confidence and professionalism
• Diagnose faults using advanced software and your own engineering expertise
• Perform load bank testing
• Take part in a 24-hour emergency call-out rota (1 week in every 5)
• Support installation and commissioning of diesel generators

You'll have access to the latest diagnostic tools and technology to help you deliver outstanding service every time.

As a Generator Technician, you will be considered with:

Qualifications

• Strong electrical / mechanical engineering experience
• Ideally, 18th Edition qualification
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills
• Familiarity with common generator control systems (preferred)
• Good computer literacy

Benefits

• £37,000-£40,000 base salary (overtime available)
• Fully expensed company van, mobile phone, and laptop
• 20 days holiday plus bank holidays - rising to 25 days with long-term service
• 5% pension after probation
• Life assurance
• Free on-site parking