Generator Service Engineer (Electrician Bias) – UK Wide

Overview

We’re looking for a qualified electrician with a practical interest in engines and mechanical systems to join a UK-wide generator service team. This role supports critical telecoms infrastructure, ensuring backup power systems remain fully operational.

Key Requirements (Essential)

• ECS Gold Card holder
• Qualified Electrician
• Hands‑on experience with engines (professional or personal)
• Strong interest in generator mechanics and power systems
• Full UK driving licence
• Comfortable towing trailers
• Willing to work away from home (approx. 3–4 nights per week)
• Able to participate in on‑call rota (1 week in every 4–5, 24/7 cover)
• Competent with Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, PowerPoint)

Desirable Experience

• Telecoms infrastructure
• Data centres
• UPS systems
• DC power / battery systems
• Previous work on backup power systems or generators

Role Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and install generators at telecoms sites
• Configure and program generator control systems
• Diagnose and repair faults
• Complete service reports and documentation (home‑based admin days)
• Ensure all equipment meets operational and safety standards

Working Pattern

• 40 hours per week on‑site
• Monday to Friday
• Regular overtime
• Frequent UK travel and overnight stays

Project Details

Supporting telecoms infrastructure (EE network – not directly employed by EE)

Working on generator systems at telephone base stations

Ensuring continuous uptime through servicing and reactive maintenance

From Day 1: Company vehicle + fuel card, Laptop and phone, Pension, Accommodation provided

After Probation

• Gym membership
• Vitality health insurance

Location

UK-wide role (coverage across England, Scotland, potentially as far as Southampton). Work concentrated in the East of the UK. Office base: Barnstaple.

Ideal Candidate Profile

This role suits someone who:

• Is a qualified electrician but enjoys mechanical/engine-based work
• May have hands‑on engine experience outside of work (e.g. vehicles, machinery)
• Is flexible with travel and enjoys working across different sites
• Values practical problem‑solving over purely time‑served experience

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