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Generator Service Engineer

Bennett & Game Recruitment
Posted 7 days ago, valid for 11 days
Location

Preston, Lancashire PR4 0AS, England

Salary

£15 - £17 per hour

Contract type

Full Time

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  • A Generator Service Engineer is needed for a client with over 30 years of experience in diesel-powered generator installation, maintenance, and repair.
  • The position is based in the Preston/Manchester or Cannock area and requires a minimum of 3 years of experience in the diesel generator field.
  • Key responsibilities include servicing, diagnosing faults, and conducting temporary repairs on diesel engines across various UK locations.
  • The role offers a salary ranging from £15 to £17 per hour, with additional benefits such as overtime, a company vehicle, and a holiday package of 25 days plus 8 bank holidays.
  • Candidates should have relevant qualifications, a clean driving license, and be willing to occasionally work away from home and participate in the call-out rota.

Generator Service Engineer required. Our client has over 30 years of experience installing, maintaining and repairing a huge range of high-quality diesel-powered generators, from 6.8kVA to 1250kVA. This is for a range of projects including Data Centres, Sports Stadiums and high end domestic/ Social housing. They are now looking for a Generator Service Engineer in the Preston/ Manchester or Cannock area due to the growth of the business.

Successful candidates will have an extensive experience in the field of industrial diesel engines. The primary role of this position is the servicing, repairing and overhauling of diesel engines on a range of in house and external generating sets. Dependent upon the site locations, the successful candidate may need to work away from home on the odd occasion.

Generator Service Engineer Position Overview
  • On site servicing of customer diesel generating sets at locations across the UK.
  • Identification and diagnosis of faults and subsequent rectification and testing of equipment.
  • Carry out temporary repairs to keep the client operational whilst the correct parts are ordered.
  • Partake in the call out rota.
  • Open to other work such as generator installation, fabrication work, and UPS battery build installations.
  • Generator Load Testing and Commissioning
  • Show excellent fault finding
  • Provide basic Generator electrical repairs
  • Attend Factory Training Courses
Generator Service Engineer Position Requirements
  • 3+ years experience working in the diesel generator field
  • City & Guilds / NVQ in engineering advantageous
  • Knowledge of a variety of manufacturer's equipment
  • Clean Driving Licence
  • Served a recognised apprenticeship
  • Experience in diesel engine diagnostics and UPS systems (UPS Systems Advantageous)
  • Happy to stay away on the odd occasion and partake in the call out rota.
Generator Service Engineer Position Remuneration
  • Salary: £15 - £17 an hour
  • Working hours: 8- 5pm
  • Overtime available
  • Company vehicle with personal use allowed.
  • Company Laptop
  • Holiday Package: 25 days + 8BH
  • Healthcare scheme
  • Factory Training Courses
  • Call out 1 in 8 weeks
  • Pension

Bennett & Game Recruitment are acting as a Recruitment Agency in relation to this vacancy.

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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