Generator Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Mobile phone

Laptop provided

20 days holiday rising to 25 with on‑

Pension 5% after probation

Life Assurance

Free Parking

Job summary

Prime Appointments is helping a family-owned manufacturer in Ipswich recruit a skilled Generator Technician to service, maintain and repair diesel generators and related equipment. You will diagnose faults, attend breakdowns and support a 24/7 on-call rota where necessary, using the latest diagnostic software to deliver top-quality service to customers.

The role requires strong mechanical/electrical background, and ideally 18th Edition status for electricians.

Qualifications

• Strong electrical and mechanical engineering background.
• Ideally 18th Edition approved electrician status.
• Excellent diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• Knowledge of generator control systems is a bonus.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns and perform repair work.
• Diagnose faults and carry out load tests.
• Assist in installation of diesel generators.
• Provide 24-hour on-call cover on a rolling rota.
• Utilise diagnostic software to support customers.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Diagnostic software

Tools

Diagnostic software

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 be servicing, 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

• Salary up 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