Generator Engineer – Major Repairs & Servicing
Rochdale (covering Northern England)
£35,000 – £42,000
Mon–Thu 7:30–17:00, Fri 7:30–15:30
On-Call 1 in 3 weeks + extra pay
Van Provided
We are looking for a skilled Generator Engineer to join a friendly and supportive team in the power hire industry. As a Generator Engineer, you will carry out major repairs, servicing, and overhauls on diesel and gas generators (20kVA – 2000kVA), both in the workshop and on-site across Northern England.
Key Responsibilities:
Work as a Generator Engineer performing repairs and rebuilds on diesel/gas generators, alternators, and control systems
Conduct routine and preventive maintenance to ensure reliability of the hire fleet
Diagnose faults and perform load testing, commissioning, and on-site breakdown repairs
Maintain service records and support junior engineersRequirements:
NVQ Level 3 / Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
3–5 years’ experience as a Generator Engineer or in power generation equipment (hire, construction, industrial)
Hands-on experience with Perkins, Cummins, CAT, FG Wilson, JCB, or similar
Knowledge of DSE or ComAp control systems
Valid driver’s license (CSCS or similar advantageous)Benefits:
Competitive salary £35,000 – £42,000 + on-call and overtime pay
Company van included
Modern workshop, PPE supplied, training opportunities
Supportive, collaborative team culture
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy