Generator Technician

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

Job summary

A well-established engineering firm in England is seeking a Generator Technician to join their skilled team. The role involves servicing, maintaining, and repairing diesel generators along with responding to breakdowns effectively. The successful candidate will possess strong electrical and mechanical engineering experience, ideally holding an 18th Edition qualification. Benefits include a competitive salary of £37,000-£40,000, a fully expensed van, mobile phone, and generous leave entitlements.

Benefits

Fully expensed company van

20 days holiday plus bank holidays

5% pension after probation

Life assurance

Free on-site parking

Qualifications

• Strong electrical / mechanical engineering experience is essential.
• 18th Edition qualification is preferred.
• Excellent diagnostic and problem-solving skills are required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out service, maintenance, and repairs on diesel generators.
• Respond to breakdowns with confidence and professionalism.
• Diagnose faults using advanced software.

Skills

Electrical / mechanical engineering experience

Diagnostic and problem-solving skills

Familiarity with generator control systems

Good computer literacy

Education

18th Edition qualification

Job description

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.

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.

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