Job title:Mechanical Generator Engineer

Reference: E113064

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 Mechanical Generator Engineer you will cove 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.

As the Mechanical Generator Engineer you are part of the out of hours call out roster, and respond to any emergency breakdowns upon customer request.

Key duties and responsibilities as the Mechanical Generator Engineer:

• To carry out all work in accordance with the appropriate HSEQ system requirements and manufacturers work instructions.


• Carry day to day maintenance tasks at client's premises such as major and minor servicing


• Installation, testing and commissioning of generators on customer sites


• Assist Main contractor and site personnel with system commissioning.


• Work alongside site electrical engineers to ensure all systems are installed in accordance with national regulations.


• All jobs to be carried out within allocated times, and installation deadlines are met.


• Completion of reports, timesheets and expense claims on completion of jobs in a timely manner in accordance with company policies


• Provide daily updates of work progress


• Monitor personal stock levels and report and shortfalls to service or installation manager


• To attend departmental meetings, training courses etc as required.


• Carry out any other reasonable duties / tasks as directed by the service / installation manager.

Skills & Experience required as the Mechanical Generator Engineer

• Experience within the generator industry.


• Good working Knowledge of diesel industrial engines.


• Good working knowledge of generator control panels


• Good understanding of Manual and Automatic change over systems


• Experience and basic understanding of PLC's and microprocessor based control systems


• Good working knowledge fuel transfer and storage systems


• Experience of electromechanical installation work


• Good analytical and problem-solving skills


• A comprehensive understanding of electrical health & safety regulations


• Ability to work within a team or as an individual


• Able to demonstrate good written and oral communication skills


• Be proficient in the use of computer software programs, (word, excel, etc)

As the Mechanical 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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