Technical engineer

Owen Daniels; Andover; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid working

Bonus scheme

Cashplan health benefits

25 days holiday

Job summary

Owen Daniels is seeking a Technical Engineer – Generators in Andover, offering hybrid working. The role focuses on technical support across generator systems with occasional site visits to assist engineers, customers and internal teams.

Ideal candidates have 3+ years in generators, PLC programming skills, and knowledge of ComAp/Deep Sea control systems. A qualifying electrical/mechanical background is advantageous.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ experience within the generator industry or similar.
• Strong practical knowledge of generators and UPS systems.
• Experience with fuel tank installations.
• Knowledge of ComAp / Deep Sea control systems; PLC programming advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support to engineers, customers and internal teams.
• Monitor generator fleets using DSE Webnet and support technical queries.
• Assist with technical quotations and RAMS documentation.
• Support product updates, supplier meetings and engineering quality control.
• Carry out site audits and provide out-of-hours technical guidance.

Skills

Generator systems

Standby power

Customer-facing skills

PLC programming

Microsoft Office

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification

Tools

ComAp / Deep Sea control systems

ComAp PC Suite

DSE Configuration Suite

Job description

Technical Engineer – Generators

Location: Andover / Hybrid

Salary: £45,000 – £58,000 + £7,000 Car Allowance

Type: Permanent

Hours: Monday–Thursday 8am–5pm | Friday 8am–4:30pm

I’m currently working with an established business within the power generation and critical power sector who are looking to recruit an experienced Technical Engineer – Generators to join their growing team.

This is a great opportunity for an experienced Generator Engineer who is looking to move into a more technically focused role, whilst still maintaining exposure to customers, engineers and site-based activities.

The role is predominantly office-based with occasional site visits and will involve providing technical support across a wide range of generator systems.

The Role

• Providing technical support to engineers, customers and internal teams
• Monitoring generator fleets using DSE Webnet
• Supporting engineers with technical queries and reports
• Providing technical support to Maintenance Coordinators
• Supporting product updates and supplier meetings
• Assisting with product development and technical improvements
• Providing out-of-hours technical support when required
• Carrying out and supporting site audits
• Assisting with technical quotations
• Supporting engineer training and development
• Supporting engineering quality control
• Managing warranty and after-sales technical issues
• Compiling RAMS
• Troubleshooting and providing technical guidance across generator systems

About You

The ideal candidate will have a strong practical engineering background within generators, standby power, critical power or a similar environment.

You’ll ideally have:

• 3+ years’ experience within the generator industry or similar
• Strong practical knowledge of generators and UPS systems
• Experience with fuel tank installations
• Knowledge of ComAp / Deep Sea control systems
• Experience with multi-set and mains synchronisation
• Experience using ComAp PC Suite, DSE Configuration Suite or similar
• PLC programming experience
• Strong IT skills, including Microsoft Office
• Good customer-facing and communication skills
• A proactive approach with the ability to work independently

A mechanical or electrical engineering qualification would be advantageous.

Package

• £45,000 – £58,000 salary
• £7,000 car allowance
• Hybrid working
• Bonus scheme
• Cashplan health benefits
• 25 days’ holiday, increasing with service
• Training and development opportunities
• Long-term progression opportunities

This is an excellent opportunity for someone with a strong generator engineering background who wants to take a step into a more technical support-focused position with an established business operating across the UK.

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