Power Generator Engineer

Power Generator Engineer – Peterborough

Location:

Peterborough
Salary:
Competitive

Contract:

Permanent

Hours:

40 hours per week (08:00–16:30, 30 min unpaid lunch)

Role Overview

This customer-facing role involves diagnostics, servicing, installation, commissioning, and repair of diesel generator sets and related equipment at customer sites. You will deliver a professional, world-class service while working independently across the territory and liaising with manufacturers and contractors where required.

Key Responsibilities

* Service, repair, install, and commission diesel generator sets

* Attend emergency breakdowns and call-outs

* Conduct site surveys and assist with project design

* Control system wiring and programming (PLC / Deep Sea / Deif)

* Load banking generators of all sizes

* Attend relevant technical training

* Willingness to work unsociable hours when required

Qualifications & Experience

* NVQ Level 2 minimum in Plant Engineering or similar

* Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background

* 18th Edition (beneficial)

* Strong experience with hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and control systems

* Ability to work independently in a remote role

* Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK

* Must live within 30 minutes of the depot/territory

Skills & Attributes

* Strong customer-facing and communication skills

* Excellent time management and problem-solving ability

* Flexible, motivated, and able to work under pressure

* Commercially aware with a professional approach

Benefits

* Competitive pay with overtime and call-out rates

* Company van, fuel card, tools, uniform, mobile, and laptop

* Pension, life assurance (4x salary), private medical (contributory)

* 22 days holiday + bank holidays (plus service-related increases)

* Training and career development opportunities

* Employee assistance programme and staff discounts