Service Engineer

Syntech Recruitment Ltd; Washington; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company vehicle

On-call allowance

Overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Job summary

Syntech Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Generator Service Engineer to cover the North East region from Washington, Tyne & Wear. The role involves servicing and fault-finding diesel generators, performing PDIs, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.

The successful candidate will have NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in plant, mechanical, or electrical engineering, plus proven experience in generator or heavy equipment maintenance. A full UK driving licence is required.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs on diesel generators and associated equipment.
• Attend customer sites to diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults.
• Perform fault finding on AC/DC electrical systems, control panels and generator control systems.
• Complete inspections, pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) and equipment testing.
• Ensure all service documentation, maintenance records and job sheets are completed accurately.
• Liaise professionally with customers, providing technical advice and updates where required.
• Maintain company vehicle standards and complete daily vehicle defect reports.
• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company procedures and Health & Safety regulations.
• Support depot operations and assist with equipment preparation when required.

Job description

Service Engineer

Location: Washington, Tyne & Wear (Covering North East Region)

Salary: Up to £38,000 DOE + Overtime + On-Call Allowance + Benefits

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Generator Service Engineer to join a well-established and growing organisation within the power generation and plant hire sector.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs on diesel generators and associated equipment.


• Attend customer sites to diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults.


• Perform fault finding on AC/DC electrical systems, control panels and generator control systems.


• Complete inspections, pre-delivery inspections (PDIs) and equipment testing.


• Ensure all service documentation, maintenance records and job sheets are completed accurately.


• Liaise professionally with customers, providing technical advice and updates where required.


• Maintain company vehicle standards and complete daily vehicle defect reports.


• Participate in the out-of-hours on-call rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays.


• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company procedures and Health & Safety regulations.


• Support depot operations and assist with equipment preparation when required.

About You

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.


• Previous experience working within the generator, plant hire, power generation or heavy equipment sectors.


• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities.


• Experience working on diesel engines, generators, plant machinery or related equipment.


• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage service schedules effectively.


• Excellent communication and customer service skills.


• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.


• Full UK Driving Licence (held for a minimum of 3 years).

Desirable Experience

• Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.


• Experience with generator control systems and load testing.


• Previous field service engineering experience.

What's on Offer

• Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience.


• Overtime opportunities.


• On-call allowance.


• Company vehicle.


• Ongoing training and development.


• Career progression opportunities.


• Stable and growing business environment.

If you're a mechanically and electrically skilled engineer looking to join a respected organisation within the power generation sector, we'd like to hear from you.