Position: Generator Service Engineer
Job ID: 1799/55
Location: Home Based: Either - Hampshire - Berkshire - Surrey - West Sussex
Rate/Salary: £35,000 - £40,000
Benefits: Van, Mobil, Tools, uniform, Home Every Night + other
Type: Permanent
HSB Technical Ltd is a specialist recruiter within the Power & Propulsion, Shipbuilding, Maritime Shipping, Energy and Subsea sectors - visit: www.hsbtechnical.com for a list of our vacancies. We have a number of permanent and contract vacancies for multiple businesses across the UK and overseas.
The below job description will outline this position of: Service Engineer
Typically, this person will be responsibilities, for planned maintenance and fault diagnosis to installation and commissioning of critical power equipment, such as generators, UPS systems, and switchgear.
The successful candidate will play a vital role in maintaining and optimising generators & UPS systems for a variety of clients, ensuring operational reliability and efficiency. You will also be part of a 1-in-4 on-call rotation, providing essential support for breakdowns and urgent repairs, including weekends, bank holidays, and occasional overnight stays.
HSB Technical's client is an established and well-regarded business entity.
Duties and responsibilities of the Service Engineer:
Carry out service and maintenance (PPM) requirements, fault diagnosis, testing, and repairs on all types, makes, and models of generators, UPS, batteries, switchgear, control systems, fuel tanks, and associated electrical/mechanical equipment.
Perform load bank testing, site surveys, investigations, and inspections of critical power systems and associated equipment.
Assist with installation and commissioning of a wide variety of critical power equipment.
Install temporary/hire equipment, including generator sets and UPS, on customer sites.
Provide prompt breakdown response and resolution, commissioning, and customer training on all critical power equipment.
Plan, assign, schedule, and supervise the on-site work of electricians, trade helpers, and apprentices engaged in the installation, maintenance, and repair of critical power equipment.
Accurately complete service visit reports, action lists, and records promptly, ensuring full and accurate details are included.
Participate in the on-call rota and work unsociable hours, including weekends and bank holidays, as business needs dictate.
Mentor and train apprentices and junior engineers.
Estimate time, resources, and materials for remedial jobs, submitting detailed reports as required.
Highlight and report additional sales opportunities and leads.
Enforce safety regulations, working conditions, and good practices at all times
Carry out electrical testing and complete electrical test and inspection certificates as required.
Perform on-site risk assessments before commencing any work
Qualifications and requirements for the Service Engineer:
Proven experience servicing, maintaining, and diagnosing faults on generators and other critical power equipment either shore based or on vessels .
Relevant engineering qualifications, such as NVQ Level 3 in an engineering discipline, City & Guilds, or similar.
Awareness of legislative requirements, Guidance, and the latest standards in the industry.
Strong technical and problem-solving skills with attention to detail.
Ability to work collaboratively and maintain productive relationships across teams and departments.
This vacancy is being advertised by HSB Technical Ltd who have been appointed to act as a recruitment partner for this role.
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