Generator Engineer
Generator Service Engineer
Location: Northern Ireland
Salary: £40,000 - £45,000
Job Type: Permanent, Monday to Friday
A growing power generation business is looking for an experienced Generator Service Engineer to join its field service team across Northern Ireland.
This is a hands-on field role covering the servicing, fault finding, repair, and testing of diesel generators across a wide range of engine brands and generator sizes.
The Role:
You will be responsible for:
- Carrying out generator servicing, including oil/filter changes and fluid sampling
- Diagnosing and repairing mechanical and electrical faults
- Conducting load bank testing on customer generator units
- Working on engines from small kVA units through to large-scale generator systems
- Repairing components including fuel pumps, starter motors, cooling systems, battery chargers, heaters, cables, and control equipment
- Interrogating control systems such as DSE, ComAp, and DEIF
- Assisting with engine rebuilds, top-end overhauls, control panel upgrades, and retrofits
- Liaising professionally with customers on-site
Requirements:
- Previous experience within generator servicing or the power generation industry
- Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding ability
- Experience working on diesel engines and generator systems
- Valid CSCS/ECS card
- Ability to work independently and manage your own workload
- Professional, reliable, and customer-focused approach
Desirable:
- Generator brand-specific training
- Control systems training
- Electrical qualifications, such as City & Guilds or 17th/18th Edition
This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced Generator Service Engineer to join a growing business offering a stable Monday to Friday role and long-term development.
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