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Generator Engineer

Job Posted: a month ago

Salary: £ 35,000 - 50,000 / Annum
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Cambridge, Cambridgeshire

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Job Description

Astute's Power Servicing team is partnering with a well-established critical power company to recruit an Electrical Generator Engineer near Cambridge with UK wide travel required.

The strategically important Electrical Generator Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £50,000 + Van + Benefits.

If you're a Generator Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Electrical Generator Engineer role

Reporting to the Service Coordinator you will:

Lead installation and commissioning of diesel and gas generators from delivery through to operational handover.
Oversee major and minor servicing to ensure generator reliability, efficiency, and compliance with maintenance schedules.
Conduct and analyse generator load bank testing to verify operational performance.
Diagnose and resolve complex faults across mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
Complete and review service documentation and ensure compliance with company and industry standards.
Carry out site surveys and inspections of generator systems and associated electrical/mechanical equipment.
Provide technical guidance and support to junior engineers and technicians.

Professional qualifications 

We are looking for someone with the following:

Time-served or apprentice-trained electrical skillset with experience working on industrial scale equipment.
7+ years' experience in generator installation, maintenance, and fault finding.
Strong understanding of diesel and gas generator systems, control panels, and switchgear would be advantageous.
Ability to interpret electrical schematics.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide. 

Personal skills 

The Electrical Generator Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Proactive problem-solver with a practical, hands-on approach.
Strong communicator with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Organised, detail-focused, and able to produce accurate service documentation. 

Salary and benefits of the Electrical Generator Engineer role 

Salary up to £50,000
Company van, tools, and PPE provided
Overtime opportunities and travel allowances
Training and development 

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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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