Generator Service Engineer

Are you an experienced Generator Service Engineer looking for a stable, depot-based role where you can develop your technical expertise and deliver world-class service?
  
This Generator Service Engineer opportunity offers the chance to join a growing and highly successful aftermarket service division, working on a wide range of diesel generator sets in a professional workshop environment.
  
Job Title: Generator Service Engineer
Location: Peterborough
Salary: Up to £42,000 + Overtime

  
We are currently looking to recruit a skilled Generator Service Engineer to join our depot-based service team due to continued growth and success.
  
This Generator Service Engineer role focuses on carrying out Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI’s), servicing, modifications and repairs to diesel generator sets ranging from 20–780KVA. You will ensure all equipment leaves the depot fully tested, compliant and operating to the highest standard before reaching customer sites.
  
The successful Generator Service Engineer will maintain a professional image at all times, liaise with manufacturers when required, and contribute to delivering exceptional customer service standards.
  
This is a hands-on workshop role suited to a Generator Service Engineer who enjoys mechanical and electrical fault-finding, problem solving and working collaboratively within a strong team environment.
  
As a Generator Service Engineer, your responsibilities will include:

• Undertaking Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI’s) on generator sets prior to dispatch
• Carrying out minor and major servicing of diesel generator equipment
• Completing repairs and modifications to generator systems
• Control system wiring and fault finding
• Programming Deep Sea, PLC and Deif controllers to customer specifications
• Supporting additional depot duties such as loading and unloading equipment
• Liaising with manufacturers and attending relevant product training courses
• Participating in call-out rotas and occasional unsociable hours where required

  
What We’re Looking For

• Sound mechanical and electrical experience working with generators
• Strong fault-finding skills across diesel engines and control systems
• Knowledge of lithium power packs and associated control systems
• A professional attitude with strong team-working ability
• Clean UK driving licence and proof of right to work in the UK
• Candidates must live within 30 minutes of the Peterborough depot

  
Desirable (but not essential):

• Mechanical or electrical engineering qualifications
• 18th Edition IEE regulations
• Experience working with diesel generator products
• Power generation industry certifications

  
What’s on Offer

• Attractive rates of pay plus overtime (time and a half and double time rates available)
• Call-out allowance and enhanced payments during bank holidays and Christmas
• Auto-enrolment pension scheme
• 22 days holiday + bank holidays + service-linked additional days
• Life assurance (4x basic salary)
• Private medical (contributory) and occupational health support
• Tool allowance
• Company uniform and mobile/PDA/laptop
• Ongoing manufacturer training and career progression opportunities
• Employee assistance programme and staff discount schemes

  
If you are an experienced Generator Service Engineer seeking a long-term, secure opportunity with excellent technical training and progression, we would love to hear from you and discuss your experience in more detail.
  
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Your details will be reviewed by one of our Recruitment Partners and we will contact you within 5 working days if your application is to be progressed further. INDEEDENG