Electrical Generator Engineer

Job title:Electrical Generator Engineer

Reference: E113063

Location: Greater Manchester, Liverpool area, Chester, Huddersfield and Barnsley

Duration: permanent

Start date: ASAP

Salary : Basic £35,000 pa – £39,000 pa plus overtime + van +call out

As the Electrical Generator Engineer you will cover the Greater Manchester, Liverpool, Chester, Yorkshire , Huddersfield and Barnsley area. You will be responsible for the provision of an efficient and effective service delivery / generator installation operations.

Working within the Service and Installation teams to include hands on maintenance, installation, service and repair on a varied range of diesel driven generators and associated equipment on various sites across the UK with occasional working away and overnight stays.

The Electrical Generator Engineer role includes:

• Client liaison on site, ensuring all the correct tools and equipment (spares and materials) necessary to undertake the work.
• Carrying out work to an excellent standard and completing/returning all relevant paperwork in a neat and timely manner.

Essential Qualifications required by the Electrical Generator Engineer

• 17th Edition 2391 Inspection and Testing
• City & Guilds ONC, BTEC ONC, NVQ Level 3 or equivalent
• City & Guilds IEE 17th Edition Regs

Essential experience required by the Electrical Generator Engineer

• Minimum 5 year experience as time served electrician
• Knowledge of most economical and effective layout of electrical installations
• Ability of achieve high level of productivity
• Good working knowledge of diesel driven Generator Sets and control systems
• Sound technical knowledge and testing experience of electro/mechanical and electronic protection devices
• Experience and understanding of PLC’s and Microprocessor based control systems
• Knowledge and experience of working on HV/LV switchgear up to and including 11kv (desirable)

Key tasks as the Electrical Generator Engineer:

• Carry out pre-planned service and maintenance visits, site visits, emergency call outs ensuring fault diagnosis.
• Installation of new generators and switchgear
• Ensure all identified problems and causes for concern are reported to Manager immediately and recorded.
• Ensure spares or materials are compiled in good time for work assigned
• Ensure have adequate hand tools to carry out duties
• When not travelling, will be required to assist with general workshop duties
• Carry out on-call responsibilities on a rota basis

As the Electrical Generator Engineer you will received the following package:

• Basic Salary of £35,000 pa – £39,000 pa depending on experience
• Working hours are 37.5 per week, Monday to Thursday 8.30 am to 5.00 pm and Friday 8.30 am to 2.30 pm
• On call rota £150.00 payment per on call week
• Holidays are 20 days plus bank holidays, working up to 25
• Pension
• Company Vehicle

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