Service Engineer

Service Engineer

Location: Washington, Tyne & Wear (Covering North East Region) Salary: Up to £38,000 DOE + Overtime + On-Call Allowance + Benefits

About the Role

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Generator Service Engineer to join a well-established and growing organisation within the power generation and plant hire sector. Working both from the Washington depot and at customer sites across the region, you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, diagnosing and repairing a range of diesel generators and associated equipment. This is a varied, hands‑on role offering excellent technical exposure, autonomy and career development opportunities.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs on diesel generators and associated equipment.
• Attend customer sites to diagnose and rectify electrical and mechanical faults.
• Perform fault finding on AC/DC electrical systems, control panels and generator control systems.
• Complete inspections, pre‑delivery inspections (PDIs) and equipment testing.
• Ensure all service documentation, maintenance records and job sheets are completed accurately.
• Liaise professionally with customers, providing technical advice and updates where required.
• Maintain company vehicle standards and complete daily vehicle defect reports.
• Participate in the out‑of‑hours on‑call rota, including weekends and Bank Holidays.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with company procedures and Health & Safety regulations.
• Support depot operations and assist with equipment preparation when required.

About You

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent qualification in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience working within the generator, plant hire, power generation or heavy equipment sectors.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding abilities.
• Experience working on diesel engines, generators, plant machinery or related equipment.
• Ability to prioritise workloads and manage service schedules effectively.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a wider engineering team.
• Full UK Driving Licence (held for a minimum of 3 years).

Desirable Experience

• Forklift Truck (FLT) licence.
• Experience with generator control systems and load testing.
• Previous field service engineering experience.

What’s on Offer

• Salary up to £38,000 depending on experience.
• Overtime opportunities.
• On‑call allowance.
• Company vehicle.
• Ongoing training and development.
• Career progression opportunities.
• Stable and growing business environment.

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