Field Service Generator Engineer

Preston, Manchester & Liverpool
Competitive Salary + Overtime + Call Out + Company Van + 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays + Pension + Healthcare + Ongoing Training
Permanent | Full Time
An excellent opportunity has arisen for an experienced Field Service Generator Engineer to join a growing engineering business specialising in generator hire, maintenance and power solutions across the UK.
Due to continued growth, the business is looking to strengthen its engineering team with experienced engineers who have a strong background in diesel generators, industrial diesel engines and standby power systems. This is a varied field-based role offering long-term career prospects, regular overtime and ongoing manufacturer and technical training.

The Role

Working across Preston, Manchester, Liverpool and the wider North West, you'll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, fault finding and repairing diesel generators at customer sites, while also supporting the company's expanding generator hire fleet.
This role will see you working on standby and prime power generators across a wide range of commercial, industrial and critical infrastructure environments.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance and servicing on diesel generator sets.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults.
• Perform load bank testing to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently.
• Complete pre-hire and post-hire inspections on generator hire equipment.
• Service, maintain and repair the company's generator rental fleet.
• Carry out emergency breakdown repairs to minimise customer downtime.
• Undertake temporary repairs where required to maintain customer operations until permanent repairs can be completed.
• Support generator installations, commissioning and decommissioning when required.
• Assist with fabrication work and UPS battery installations where necessary.
• Complete service reports and compliance documentation accurately.
• Maintain company vehicles, tools and equipment to a high standard.
• Deliver a professional level of customer service on every visit.

What You'll Need

• Previous experience working as a Generator Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Diesel Generator Engineer or Power Generation Engineer.
• Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification such as NVQ, City & Guilds or equivalent.
• At least two years' experience servicing and repairing diesel generators.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience working on industrial diesel engines and standby power equipment.
• Willingness to travel and stay away from home when required.
• Flexible approach with the ability to support a range of engineering activities.
• Participation in a 24/7 call out rota.
• Full UK Driving Licence.

Desirable

• Experience working on multiple generator manufacturers.
• Manufacturer training or accredited certifications.
• Experience working independently within a field service environment.
• Good customer service and communication skills.

What's On Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Regular overtime opportunities.
• Enhanced earnings through the on-call rota.
• Company van.
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Company pension.
• Optional healthcare scheme.
• Ongoing technical and manufacturer training.
• Genuine long-term career progression.
• Varied work across commercial, industrial and critical power applications.

About the Business

This growing engineering business provides generator hire, servicing, maintenance and power solutions to customers across a wide range of industries throughout the UK. Continued investment in its people, equipment and training has created an excellent opportunity for experienced Generator Engineers looking for a stable role with genuine career development.

Apply

If you're an experienced Generator Engineer, Diesel Generator Engineer, Field Service Engineer or Power Generation Engineer looking for your next opportunity across Preston, Manchester or Liverpool, we'd like to hear from you.
Apply today with your CV for a confidential discussion.

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