Senior Electrical Engineer

Owen Daniels; Nottingham; Hybrid; GBP 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Owen Daniels is recruiting a Senior Electrical Generator Engineer for a North West based role with a 50/50 split between the Preston office and customer sites. You will diagnose faults, perform maintenance, and provide technical support across a range of generator systems.

The role requires strong hands-on fault-finding skills, experience with AC alternators, AVR systems and control panels, and the ability to read electrical schematics.

Qualifications

• Experience in generators within power generation or related engineering sectors.
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience with AC alternators, AVR systems and control panels.
• Good understanding of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
• Able to read electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• Hands-on site experience with independent and team work.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault-finding, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs across generator systems.
• Diagnose faults involving AC alternators, AVR systems, control panels, wiring and associated components.
• Investigate and resolve generator issues across single-phase and three-phase systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings to identify and rectify faults.
• Support generator testing, commissioning and performance checks where required.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers and colleagues, helping resolve complex engineering issues.
• Complete site visits to carry out inspections, fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Produce accurate service reports and technical documentation.
• Support the wider engineering team with technical problem-solving and continuous improvement.

Skills

Fault finding

Diagnostics

AC alternators

AVR systems

Control panels

Wiring diagrams

Single/three-phase

Site engineering

Driving licence

Job description

North West (50% in office 50% customer site) | Competitive Salary + Overtime + Benefits

We are currently working with a specialist business within the power generation sector that is looking to recruit an experienced Senior Electrical Generator Engineer to join its team in the North West.

This is an excellent opportunity for an electrically biased generator engineer with strong hands‑on experience in diagnostics, fault‑finding and repair. The role offers a varied working environment, split approximately 50/50 between the Preston office and customer sites, providing a balance of technical support, engineering work and practical problem‑solving.

The Role

• Carry out electrical fault‑finding, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs across a range of generator systems.
• Diagnose faults involving AC alternators, AVR systems, control panels, wiring and associated electrical components.
• Investigate and resolve generator issues across single-phase and three-phase systems.
• Interpret electrical schematics, wiring diagrams and technical drawings to identify and rectify faults.
• Support generator testing, commissioning and performance checks where required.
• Provide technical advice and support to customers and colleagues, helping resolve complex engineering issues.
• Complete site visits to carry out inspections, fault diagnosis and repairs.
• Produce accurate service reports and technical documentation.
• Support the wider engineering team with technical problem‑solving and continuous improvement.

The Ideal Candidate

• Strong experience working with generators within the power generation, engine or associated engineering sectors.
• Excellent electrical fault‑finding and diagnostic skills.
• Proven experience with AC alternators, AVR systems, control panels and generator electrical systems.
• Good understanding of single-phase and three-phase electrical systems.
• Ability to read and interpret electrical schematics and wiring diagrams.
• A combination of hands‑on site experience and technical problem‑solving ability.
• Comfortable working both independently on customer sites and collaboratively from the Preston office.
• Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to customer sites.

The Opportunity

This is a great opportunity for a Senior Electrical Generator Engineer to join a specialist power generation business in a varied role combining office‑based technical work with hands‑on site engineering.

With an approximate 50/50 split between the Preston office and customer sites, the position would suit an engineer who enjoys both practical fault‑finding and providing technical expertise.

A competitive salary is available, alongside overtime and additional benefits.