Job Description
Field Service Engineer - Generators - South West - Exeter
Are you a time-served (mechanical or electrical) Generator Engineer with experience in the maintenance of generator sets or large engines? Do you hold any electrical or testing certifications? (e.g., 18th Edition 2391/2-2395/6) Can you commission generator sets or similar power equipment? Are you located in the South West of the UK? (Exeter or surrounding areas ideally, but can also consider Bristol, Bath, Plymouth based engineers) Do you hold a full UK driving licence? Are you happy to work a 1 in 4 call-out rota?
If the answers are yes, DCS Engineering are working exclusively with a rapidly expanding generator and UPS company with major financial backing. Our client specializes in generator installation and maintenance, with projects all over the country. They are renowned for their strong staff retention rates, offering a stable work environment where employees tend to stay for many years.
What You Need:
Location: Based in the SOUTH WEST (Exeter ideal location) region with a full UK driving licence.
Requirements:
1. Time-served mechanical or electrical engineering.
2. Electrical testing certifications ideal.
3. Experience in the Generator or Large Engine industry.
4. A willingness to participate in the 1-in-8 call-out rota.
What You Get in Return:
Salary: Fully dependent upon your level of experience and training required, £35-45k
Overtime: Regular overtime opportunities available.
On-call Rota: 1 in 4 weeks.
Working Hours: 40-hour working week. Flexible working.
Company Van: Personal use permitted.
Healthcare: Personal private healthcare with the option to upgrade to a family package.
Training: A full training program tailored to your experience level including 'in-person' manufacturer training.
Support: Full back-office support to minimize administrative tasks.
The Nice to Haves:
1. At least 5 years in the generator or large engine industry.
2. Familiarity with DSE (DeepSea), COMAP, or Woodward control panels.
3. Competency with diesel engine diagnostics and alternator types.
4. Basic computer skills, including Word, Excel, and PLC.
The Role Details:
Reporting into the Service Manager, the Generator Technician will provide maintenance, installation, diagnosis, repair, and testing services across a range of diesel generator sets, switchgear, control systems, and associated equipment. Our client's support is carried out at client's premises or other sites.
Key tasks include:
1. Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance.
2. Carrying out diagnostic, testing, and remedial works on generators and associated equipment.
3. Providing call-out cover for generator breakdowns on a rota system.
4. Carrying out client site visits.
5. Projecting spares requirements for upcoming and planned works.
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