Generator Technician

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

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Mobile phone

Laptop provided

Holiday: 20 days up to 25 with service

Pension 5% after probation

Life Assurance

Free Parking

Job summary

Prime Appointments is partnering with a family-owned manufacturer in the Ipswich area to recruit a skilled Generator Technician. You will service, maintain and repair the diesel generators and related equipment, applying strong mechanical acumen.

The role covers breakdowns, fault diagnosis, load testing and installation support, with 24-hour on-call duty (one week in every five). A UK driving licence is required and 18th Edition status is preferred.

Qualifications

• Electrical or mechanical engineering background required.
• Experience with generators or engines is preferred.
• Full UK driving license is essential.

Responsibilities

• Attend breakdowns and fault finding on diesel generators.
• Perform load bank testing and routine servicing.
• Assist in installation of diesel generators.
• Provide 24-hour on-call cover (one week in five).
• Use diagnostic software to service customers efficiently.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

Diagnostic skills

Generator control systems knowledge

Driving licence

Education

Approved Electrician (18th Edition)

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

• 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