Power Generator Engineer – Peterborough
Location: Peterborough
Salary: Competitive
Contract: Permanent
Hours: 40 hours per week (08:00–16:30, 30 min unpaid lunch)
Role Overview
This customer-facing role involves diagnostics, servicing, installation, commissioning, and repair of diesel generator sets and related equipment at customer sites. You will deliver a professional, world-class service while working independently across the territory and liaising with manufacturers and contractors where required.
Key Responsibilities
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Service, repair, install, and commission diesel generator sets
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Attend emergency breakdowns and call-outs
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Conduct site surveys and assist with project design
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Control system wiring and programming (PLC / Deep Sea / Deif)
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Load banking generators of all sizes
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Attend relevant technical training
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Willingness to work unsociable hours when required
Qualifications & Experience
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NVQ Level 2 minimum in Plant Engineering or similar
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Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background
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18th Edition (beneficial)
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Strong experience with hydraulic, electrical, transmission, and control systems
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Ability to work independently in a remote role
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Full UK driving licence and right to work in the UK
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Must live within 30 minutes of the depot/territory
Skills & Attributes
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Strong customer-facing and communication skills
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Excellent time management and problem-solving ability
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Flexible, motivated, and able to work under pressure
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Commercially aware with a professional approach
Benefits
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Competitive pay with overtime and call-out rates
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Company van, fuel card, tools, uniform, mobile, and laptop
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Pension, life assurance (4x salary), private medical (contributory)
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22 days holiday + bank holidays (plus service-related increases)
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Training and career development opportunities
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Employee assistance programme and staff discounts