Jobs in Byrness

Diesel Generator Engineer

Location: Carrickfergus,
Working Hours: Mon - Fri, 8:30am - 5:30pm
Salary: Negotiable depending on experience

Join a Leading Generator Specialist Driving Critical Power Solutions Across Northern Ireland

We are a well-established Carrickfergus-based generator installation and maintenance provider, delivering essential power solutions across a wide range of sectors throughout Northern Ireland.

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, we are looking for a skilled and motivated Diesel Generator Engineer to join our expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys varied field-based engineering work, problem-solving, and being part of a business that genuinely values technical expertise and progression.

Whether your background is in electrical engineering, heavy vehicle maintenance, diesel fitting, or similar disciplines, this role offers the chance to build specialist skills within the generator industry.

What You'll Be Doing

Installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of diesel generator sets across Northern Ireland
Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on customer sites
Fault finding, diagnostics, testing, and remedial repairs on generator systems
Emergency call-out support on a rota basis
Planning spares and parts requirements for upcoming work
Load bank testing of generator systems (electrical focus)
Engine servicing and mechanical repairs (mechanical focus)
Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health, safety, quality, and environmental standardsWhat We're Looking For
Essential

NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Installation or equivalent (electrical route) or
NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent (mechanical route)
Full UK driving licence
Strong hands-on engineering and fault-finding experienceDesirable

Experience with diesel generator systems
Fault finding, commissioning, or diagnostics on generator sets
Knowledge of control panels and electrical systems
Experience with engines such as Perkins, Caterpillar, MTU, Volvo, Mitsubishi, or Cummins
Exposure to fuel systems, exhaust systems, or system modificationsWhat's on Offer

Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
Overtime and on-call payments
Travel time paid
Company vehicle provided
Long-term career progression and development opportunities
Exposure to a wide variety of technical and critical infrastructure projectsIf you receive suspicious outreach claiming to be from us, please contact us via the ManpowerGroup website