Generator Engineer
Pay: £47,000.00–£55,000.00 OTE
FIELD SERVICE ENGINEER – Grays
£17.50 per hour based on a 39‑hour week (£35,490 basic salary). Overtime paid at 1.5× (£26.25 per hour). Call‑out rota (1 in 4). Company vehicle, mobile phone & laptop. Realistic OTE: £47,000 – £55,000+.
We are looking for experienced Field Service Engineers to join a busy and growing operation across Grays and London to work on our client’s fleet of generators / backup power.
This is an excellent opportunity for engineers with experience in the generator, plant hire or heavy mechanical industries, offering strong earning potential, overtime opportunities and long‑term progression.
The role is predominantly field‑based, supporting customers across the region, with occasional yard/depot‑based work where required.
Responsibilities
* Carrying out servicing, maintenance and repair work on generators both on customer sites and within the depot
* Fault finding across control panels and AC/DC electrical systems
* Mechanical and electrical repairs
* Genset synchronisation
* Participating in the out‑of‑hours call‑out rota, including bank holidays
* Liaising directly with customers and maintaining strong working relationships
* Completing daily vehicle defect reports and ensuring company vehicle roadworthiness
* Completing all associated paperwork including service sheets and PDI documentation
* Adhering to all health & safety procedures and company guidelines
Requirements
* NVQ in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
* Previous experience within the generator or plant hire industry
* Strong fault‑finding and maintenance experience
* Ability to prioritise workloads and manage service schedules effectively
* Full UK driving licence held for a minimum of 3 years
* Ability to work independently and as part of a wider team
* Strong communication skills and customer‑facing approach
* Forklift licence advantageous, although training can be provided
Package Includes
* Competitive salary and overtime structure
* Company service vehicle
* Mobile phone and laptop
* 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
* Ongoing training and development opportunities
* Long‑term progression within a growing business
* Immediate starts available
If you are interested, please apply or call or email (contact details removed).
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