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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