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Generator Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment
Posted 5 days ago, valid for 6 days
Location

Durham, Durham DH1 5UL, England

Salary

£35,000 - £42,000 per annum

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Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Night Shift Generator Engineer is needed in Durham to support the Service Department with the repair and maintenance of generators and ancillary equipment ranging from 20kva to 1250kva.
  • Candidates must have a minimum of 3 years' experience in a similar role or industry, with qualifications in plant or mechanical engineering preferred.
  • The position involves working 4 on 4 off night shifts from 6:30pm to 7:30am, including weekends, with a salary of £32,850.
  • Responsibilities include planned service, fault diagnosis, equipment preparation for hire, and compliance with health and safety guidelines.
  • The role offers overtime opportunities, a company vehicle with a fuel card, and a holiday package that increases with tenure.

Generator Engineer- Night Shift required. Our client boasts one of the widest ranges of generators and ancillary equipment in the UK, ranging from 20kva to 1250kva, that can handle anything from a planned event to an emergency power shortage. They are now looking for a Night Shift Generator Service Engineer in Durham due to the growth of the business. This position is 4 on 4 off, night shifts include weekends 6:30pm -7:30am (13 hours, 12 hours paid 1-hour unpaid break).

Successful candidates will support the Service Department in the repair and maintenance of hire fleet and customer equipment. Candidates will provide a high quality of service to ensure customer satisfaction.

Generator Engineer - Night Shift Position Overview
  • Carry out planned service and maintenance work on both hire fleet and customers equipment.
  • Fault location, diagnosis and rectification to hire fleet and customers equipment.
  • Preparation of equipment for hire.
  • Installation and disconnection of equipment on site. (Synchronising where appropriate).
  • Installation and commissioning of power to temporary site accommodation. (Wiring in where appropriate).
  • Carry out duties on call out rota system.
  • Completion and submission of all company paperwork as per procedure.
  • Safeguard all Company assets; nothing leaves the depot without correct paperwork.
  • Ensure any defects are notified to correct parties and rectified in a timely manner.
  • Treat all other employees and all our customers professionally and with respect.
  • Always act in the best interests of any of the company and not to carry out (or fail to carry out) any action that would bring the company into disrepute.
  • Proactively contribute to the company's policy of continuous improvement
  • Always work in a responsible manner to ensure safe working practices. Follow Health Safety Quality and Environmental guidelines provided by the company - currently ISO 9001:14001 and OHSAS 18001 procedures, including all future notifications.
Generator Engineer - Night Shift Position Requirements
  • 3+ years' experience in a similar role or industry (generators/plant equipment/heavy engineering/high voltage)
  • Any Plant/Mechanical engineering qualifications (NVQ's or apprenticeship qualifications)
  • Fork Lift Truck Licence (desired but training can be provided)
  • Electrical Qualifications advantageous
  • Happy staying away on the odd occasion
Generator Engineer - Night Shift Position Remuneration
  • Salary: £32,850
  • Working hours: 4 days on 4 days off, 6:30pm to 7:30am. Weekends and Bank Holidays are part of the normal rota and are not subject to overtime payments
  • Overtime available.
  • Company Vehicle + Fuel Card
  • Holiday Package: 20 days + 8BH increasing a day each year.
  • Pension

Bennett and Game Recruitment are a multi-disciplined technical recruitment agency based in Chichester, West Sussex operating across the UK with specialist teams covering a range of industries. We are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy, and in accordance with GDPR by applying you are granting us consent to process your data, and contact you in relation to this application and the services we offer.

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