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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