Generator Engineer

2 weeks ago


Barnsley, United Kingdom Alecto Recruitment Ltd Full time

NW-27219
Generator Engineer
Based inYorkshire
£33,000 - £36,000

Alecto Recruitment are looking for experienced Field Service Generator Engineers or similar, located or around the North working for our client in the Power Generation Industry.

Package
£16-19 per hour
Contract Permanent, Full Time

**Benefits**:

- Company bonus scheme
- Private medical insurance
- 25 days holiday plus bank
- Holidays
- Company vehicle

Generator Engineer Duties
- To cover all aspects of generator servicing including oil & filter changes and oil, fuel, and coolant sampling.
- To conduct load bank testing on customer owned 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, Perkins, Caterpillar, John Deere, Volvo, Scania, Iveco, Dorman.
- To be able to work independently on engines from 2kVA to 2.5mVA.
- To complete all types of engine repairs (both mechanical and electrical).
- Fuel pumps, engine belts, starter motors, fuel hoses, cooling systems, AVM'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.
- 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 skill sets.

Generator Engineer profile
- Previous experience in similar generator services companies or within the power generation industry
- 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
- Able to liaise with customers professionally and convey information
- Brand specific generator training courses - Desirable
- Electrical qualifications - City & Guilds, 17th/18th edition - Desirable

Equally if this role would not be of interest to you but may be for a suitable friend or colleague, we can offer paid referral fees for successful placements.



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