Generator Service/Project Engineer job
Job Details
Hours: Monday to Friday
Contract: Full-Time
Experience: 5 years previous experience with a reputable Generator Hire organisation
Department: Service & Support
Job Description
We are looking for an experienced senior Generator Service/Project Engineer to join our growing close-knit team.
As a Generator Engineer you will have an integral role within the business, assisting in the delivery of the businesses on-site activities. You must be able to work independently or as part of a team to meet customer expectations and achieve our company goals.
This role is based in Exeter with the expectation to travel where needed, nights away will also be required on occasions.
Responsibilities:
- To cover all aspects of generator servicing including oil & filter changes and oil, fuel, and coolant sampling.
- To conduct load bank testing on generator units
- To accurately fault find and diagnose both mechanical and electrical issues.
- To work on a broad range of generator / engine brands including (but not limited to) Cummins, JCB, Caterpillar, Volvo, Scania, Iveco.
- To be able to work independently on engines from 10kVA to 1000KVA.
- To complete all types of engine repairs (both mechanical and electrical).
- Fuel pumps, engine belts, starter motors, fuel hoses, cooling systems, AVR’s etc.
- Batteries, battery chargers, water jacket heaters, starter cables, key-switches etc.
- To be able to interrogate different control systems such as DSE, ComAp and DEIF.
- To understand changeover systems and synchronising of paired generators.
- To be able to complete or assist on mechanical engine rebuilds / top end overhauls.
- To be able to complete or assist on control panel upgrade works / retrofits.
- To demonstrate knowledge and experience of both mechanical and electrical skillsets.
Essential Skills & Experience:
- Good level of general education
- Minimum of 5 years previous experience with a reputable Generator Hire organisation
- Valid CSCS/ECS card
- Ability to manage own workload and establish priorities
- Experience of working effectively as part of a team as well as independently
- Ability to solve problems with a positive attitude
- Self-motivated and able to learn quickly
- Strong attention to detail with high levels of accuracy
- Willingness to undertake further training as required for professional development
- Able to liaise with customers professionally and convey information
- Have an understanding that the Live Events industry regularly operates within un-sociable hours
Desirable Skills & Experience:
- Working as part of a team on large scale events
- Brand specific generator training courses
- Controls systems training courses
- Experience with towing large trailers
- C+E Driving licence
- Electrical qualifications – City & Guilds, 17th/18th edition
- BS7909
Company Benefits:
- 28 days annual leave entitlement
- Modern and comfortable commercial company vehicle
- Mobile Phone
- Company Credit Card
- Company Laptop
- Job specific tools and equipment
- Company pension scheme
- Regular overtime available for increased earning potential
- Potential for HGV qualifications C+E to include training on HIAB, ADR etcNote: This job description is not exhaustive and may be subject to change or modification at any time.
- Job Type: Full-time
- Pay: From £37,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Free or subsidised travel
- Free parking
- On-site parking
Schedule:
- 10 hour shift
- Day shift
- Holidays
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
- Overtime
- Weekend availability
Application question(s):
- Do you have experience working with generators?
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
- BS 7909 (preferred)
- Electrical qualifications (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: EngineerJune2024
Additional Benefits
- Company Pension
- Company Car
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