Location: Within 1 hour of Manchester
Salary: £38,000 - £45,000 basic
Benefits: Door-to-door pay, company van, overtime, pension, training opportunities
We are currently recruiting for an experienced Generator Engineer to join a well-established, family-run generator specialist with a strong reputation for delivering high-quality service, maintenance and installation support across the UK.
This is a great opportunity for a hands-on engineer with strong diesel generator experience who is looking to join a close-knit team where they will be valued, supported and offered long-term stability.
The Role
As a Generator Engineer, you will work across service, maintenance, installation and repair of diesel generators and associated equipment. The role will involve attending customer sites, diagnosing faults, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, and supporting installation projects when required.
You will be home-based, ideally located within 1 hour of Manchester, with travel to customer sites across the UK. There will be occasional working away and overnight stays, as well as participation in a call-out rota to support customers during breakdowns.
Key Responsibilities
Service, maintain, install and repair diesel generators and associated equipment
Carry out fault-finding and diagnostics on generator systems
Work on generator control panels, changeover systems and fuel transfer/storage systems
Support both planned maintenance and emergency breakdown work
Complete reports and documentation accurately
Work independently and as part of a wider engineering team
Travel to customer sites across the UK when required
Requirements
Minimum 5 years' experience within the generator industry
Strong working knowledge of diesel industrial engines
Good understanding of generator control panels
Knowledge of manual and automatic changeover systems
Basic understanding of PLCs and microprocessor-based control systems
Experience with fuel transfer and storage systems
Strong fault-finding, analytical and problem-solving skills
Good understanding of electrical health and safety regulations
Good written and communication skills
Comfortable using software such as Word and Excel
Full clean UK driving licence
Relevant qualifications would be beneficial but are not essential.
Package
£38,000 - £45,000 basic salary
Door-to-door pay
Company van
Overtime opportunities
Company pension
Company workwear
Shorter working day on Fridays
Increasing annual leave with length of service
Future training and career development opportunities
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Generator Engineer looking to join a stable, supportive and well-established business with a strong pipeline of work.
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Salary description
£38000.00 - £45000.00 per year