Generator Engineer - Midlands
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Generator Engineer - Midlands

  • Salary

    £0 - £45000 per annum

  • Location

    Midlands

  • Job type

    Permanent

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Competitive Salary 
Company Van (Personal Use Included)
Overtime Opportunities + Call-Out Rota
25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays (increasing with service)
Enhanced Pension + Bonus Scheme + Health Cash Plan
Ongoing Training & Development
We are working with a well-established and highly respected business within the standby power and energy sector. With over 40 years of industry experience, they specialise in the supply, installation, hire, and maintenance of critical power systems including generators, CHP units, UPS systems, and associated switchgear.
Due to continued growth, they are now looking to recruit a Maintenance Engineer – Generators to join their field-based engineering team across the Midlands.
This is a fantastic opportunity to join a stable, growing organisation offering long-term career progression, varied work, and exposure to a wide range of power generation technologies.
The Role This is a field-based role covering the Midlands and surrounding areas, with occasional UK-wide travel. You’ll be responsible for servicing and maintaining generators ranging from 10kVA to 2MVA, working across a mix of planned maintenance, remedial work, and emergency breakdown response.
You’ll also be part of an on-call rota, supporting customers with critical power needs outside of standard working hours.
Key Responsibilities
  • Carry out routine servicing on a wide range of generator systems
  • Diagnose faults and carry out repairs across electrical and mechanical components
  • Respond to breakdowns as the first engineer on site
  • Complete remedial works and system upgrades where required
  • Work with generator control systems (e.g. ComAp / Deep Sea Electronics)
  • Use diagnostic software such as ComAp PC Suite / DSE Configuration Suite
  • Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety and company standards
  • Accurately complete service reports and documentation
  • Deliver a high level of customer service on-site
About You
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience as a Generator Engineer or similar role
  • Strong background in LV power generation and electrical systems
  • Experience working on diesel generators / standby power systems
  • Knowledge of control systems such as ComAp or Deep Sea Electronics (DSE)
  • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
  • Comfortable working independently in a field-based role
  • Flexible approach to travel, overtime, and occasional working away
  • Good communication and organisational skills
  • Full UK driving licence
This role offers a great opportunity to join a well-established, forward-thinking company operating in a critical and growing sector. You’ll be part of a close-knit engineering team, with strong support, structured training, and long-term career stability.
If you would like to apply, please submit your CV along with a brief summary of your experience and suitability for the role.