Lead Generator Engineer

Owen Daniels; West Midlands; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime pay

Benefits package

Job summary

Owen Daniels in Midlands is seeking an experienced Lead Generator Engineer to join our power generation team. The role involves leading servicing, maintenance, repairs and fault-finding across generator systems, with a focus on reliability and performance for customers in the region.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, carry out preventative maintenance, and support engineers on complex tasks.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing generators.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Knowledge of diesel generators, engines, AC alternators, AVR systems and control panels.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support generator servicing, maintenance, repairs and fault-finding activities.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults across a range of generator systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and engine overhauls where required.
• Troubleshoot issues involving engines, alternators, AVR systems, control panels and associated electrical components.
• Support and guide other engineers, sharing technical knowledge and helping develop the wider team.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Complete service reports, maintenance records and relevant technical documentation.
• Provide technical support to customers and colleagues, helping to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability.

Skills

Generator servicing

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Diagnostics

Job description

Midlands | Competitive Salary + Overtime + Benefits

We are currently working with a specialist business within the power generation sector that is looking to recruit an experienced Lead Generator Engineer to join its growing team in Midlands.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on generator engineer with strong technical experience who is ready to take on a lead role, supporting day‑to‑day engineering activities while helping maintain high standards of service, reliability and performance.

The Role

• Lead and support generator servicing, maintenance, repairs and fault-finding activities.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults across a range of generator systems.
• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, breakdown repairs and engine overhauls where required.
• Troubleshoot issues involving engines, alternators, AVR systems, control panels and associated electrical components.
• Support and guide other engineers, sharing technical knowledge and helping develop the wider team.
• Ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required quality standards.
• Complete service reports, maintenance records and relevant technical documentation.
• Provide technical support to customers and colleagues, helping to minimise downtime and improve equipment reliability.

The Ideal Candidate

• Proven experience servicing, maintaining and repairing generators.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Good knowledge of diesel generators, engines, AC alternators, AVR systems and control panels.
• Experience working with single-phase and three-phase generator systems.
• Previous experience in a senior, lead or supervisory engineering position would be advantageous.
• A proactive approach, with the ability to work independently and support other engineers.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites where required.

The Opportunity

The successful candidate will join an established business within the power generation sector, taking on a key role within the engineering team with the opportunity to use their technical expertise and support the development of others.

A competitive salary is on offer, alongside overtime and additional benefits.