Workshop/Mobile Generator Engineer

Neos Recruitment Limited; Andover; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A long-established engineering company is seeking a Mobile & Workshop Generator Engineer to join their expanding team. This dynamic role involves hands-on work with diesel and gas generator systems, offering variety through both workshop duties and field-based assignments. The ideal candidate will have a strong background in generator maintenance and repair, complemented by excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to interact professionally with clients.

Benefits

Company vehicle provided

Tools, PPE, and mobile phone provided

Overtime rates and performance bonuses

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Proven experience in generator engineering, ideally in mobile and workshop settings.
• Strong mechanical and electrical understanding.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintenance, and repair of diesel and gas generator systems.
• Installation and commissioning of generators and control systems.
• Conduct fault finding and system diagnostics on-site.

Skills

Problem Solving

Customer Service

Tools

Control Panel Wiring

Job description

Mobile & Workshop Generator Engineer

Location: Andover

Salary/Bonuses: £35,000 – £40,000 basic | OTE up to £55,000 + Company Vehicle

Neos Engineering are partnered with a long-established, family-run business specialising in power generation and critical backup systems. With decades of expertise and a strong reputation for quality service, the company is now looking to expand its engineering team due to consistent growth and new long-term contracts.

The Role

As a Mobile & Workshop Generator Engineer, you’ll split your time between the fully equipped workshop in Andover and field-based assignments across the UK. You’ll be responsible for the installation, servicing, maintenance, and fault finding on a variety of diesel and gas generator systems, supporting both commercial and industrial clients. This is a varied and rewarding position ideal for someone who enjoys a combination of hands-on mechanical and electrical work with customer-facing responsibilities.

Key duties include:

• Service, maintenance and repair of generator sets (diesel and gas)
• On-site fault finding, load testing, and system diagnostics
• Installation and commissioning of generators and control systems
• Preventative maintenance and emergency call-outs (with overtime available)
• Workshop-based rebuilds, inspections and electrical testing

The Candidate

We’re looking for someone with proven experience in generator engineering – ideally in both mobile and workshop environments. You should be confident working independently, have strong problem-solving skills, and be able to represent the business professionally in front of customers.

Essential:

• Background in diesel generator maintenance and repair
• Comfortable with both mechanical and electrical systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Willing to travel and work flexible hours, including occasional overnights

Desirable:

• Experience with control panel wiring and diagnostics
• Manufacturer-specific training or certifications (e.g. FG Wilson, Perkins, Cummins)
• Diesel Generator experience

The Benefits

• £35,000 – £40,000 basic salary
• On-target earnings up to £55,000
• Company vehicle provided (personal use optional)
• Tools, PPE and mobile phone provided
• Overtime rates and performance bonuses
• Supportive team environment with a stable, family-run employer
• Ongoing training and development opportunities