Generator Engineer

Generator Engineer Major Repairs & Servicing – Rochdale (covering Northern England)

£35,000 – £42,000

Mon – Thu 07:30 – 17:00, Fri 07:30 – 15:30. On‑call 1 in 3 weeks + extra pay. Van provided.

We are looking for a skilled Generator Engineer to join a friendly and supportive team in the power hire industry. As a Generator Engineer
, you will carry out major repairs, servicing, and overhauls on diesel and gas generators (20kVA – 2000kVA), both in the workshop and on‑site across Northern England.

• Work as a Generator Engineer performing repairs and rebuilds on diesel/gas generators, alternators, and control systems
• Conduct routine and preventive maintenance to ensure reliability of the hire fleet
• Diagnose faults and perform load testing, commissioning, and on‑site breakdown repairs
• Maintain service records and support junior engineers

• NVQ Level 3 / Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
• 35 years experience as a Generator Engineer or in power generation equipment (hire, construction, industrial)
• Hands‑on experience with Perkins, Cummins, CAT, FG Wilson, JCB, or similar
• Knowledge of DSE or Com Ap control systems
• Valid driver's licence (CSCS or similar advantageous)

• Competitive salary £35,000 – £42,000 + on‑call and overtime pay
• Company van included
• Modern workshop, PPE supplied, training opportunities
• Supportive, collaborative team culture