Diesel Generator Engineer

Company: Manpower UK Ltd
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Location: Northern Ireland
Job Description:

Diesel Generator Engineer

Location: CarrickfergusWorking Hours: Mon – Fri, 8:30 am – 5:30 pmSalary: Negotiable depending on experience

About the Company

We are a well‑established generator installation and maintenance provider based in Carrickfergus, delivering essential power solutions across a wide range of sectors throughout Northern Ireland.

Role Overview

Due to continued growth and a strong pipeline of projects, we are looking for a skilled and motivated Diesel Generator Engineer to join our expanding team. This is an excellent opportunity for someone who enjoys varied field‑based engineering work, problem‑solving, and being part of a business that genuinely values technical expertise and progression.

What You’ll Be Doing

  • Installation, servicing, maintenance, and repair of diesel generator sets across Northern Ireland
  • Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on customer sites
  • Fault finding, diagnostics, testing, and remedial repairs on generator systems
  • Emergency call‑out support on a rota basis
  • Planning spares and parts requirements for upcoming work
  • Load bank testing of generator systems (electrical focus)
  • Engine servicing and mechanical repairs (mechanical focus)
  • Ensuring all work is carried out in line with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards

What We’re Looking For

Essential

  • NVQ Level 3 in Electrotechnical Installation or equivalent (electrical route) or NVQ Level 3 in Heavy Vehicle Maintenance & Repair or equivalent (mechanical route)
  • Full UK driving licence
  • Strong hands‑on engineering and fault‑finding experience

Desirable

  • Experience with diesel generator systems
  • Fault finding, commissioning, or diagnostics on generator sets
  • Knowledge of control panels and electrical systems
  • Experience with engines such as Perkins, Caterpillar, MTU, Volvo, Mitsubishi, or Cummins
  • Exposure to fuel systems, exhaust systems, or system modifications

What’s on Offer

  • Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
  • Overtime and on‑call payments
  • Travel time paid
  • Company vehicle provided
  • Long‑term career progression and development opportunities
  • Exposure to a wide variety of technical and critical infrastructure projects

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Posted: June 10th, 2026