Generator Engineer
| Posting date: | 29 January 2026 |
|---|---|
| Salary: | £35,000 to £42,000 per year |
| Hours: | Part time |
| Closing date: | 28 February 2026 |
| Location: | Slattocks, North West, OL11 3EX |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | Meridian Business Support |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 59050974 |
Summary
Generator Engineer – Major Repairs & Servicing
Rochdale (covering Northern England)
£35,000 – £42,000
Mon–Thu 7:30–17:00, Fri 7:30–15:30
On-Call 1 in 3 weeks + extra pay
Van Provided
We are looking for a skilled Generator Engineer to join a friendly and supportive team in the power hire industry. As a Generator Engineer, you will carry out major repairs, servicing, and overhauls on diesel and gas generators (20kVA – 2000kVA), both in the workshop and on-site across Northern England.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work as a Generator Engineer performing repairs and rebuilds on diesel/gas generators, alternators, and control systems
- Conduct routine and preventive maintenance to ensure reliability of the hire fleet
- Diagnose faults and perform load testing, commissioning, and on-site breakdown repairs
- Maintain service records and support junior engineers
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 3 / Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- 3–5 years’ experience as a Generator Engineer or in power generation equipment (hire, construction, industrial)
- Hands-on experience with Perkins, Cummins, CAT, FG Wilson, JCB, or similar
- Knowledge of DSE or ComAp control systems
- Valid driver’s license (CSCS or similar advantageous)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary £35,000 – £42,000 + on-call and overtime pay
- Company van included
- Modern workshop, PPE supplied, training opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
Rochdale (covering Northern England)
£35,000 – £42,000
Mon–Thu 7:30–17:00, Fri 7:30–15:30
On-Call 1 in 3 weeks + extra pay
Van Provided
We are looking for a skilled Generator Engineer to join a friendly and supportive team in the power hire industry. As a Generator Engineer, you will carry out major repairs, servicing, and overhauls on diesel and gas generators (20kVA – 2000kVA), both in the workshop and on-site across Northern England.
Key Responsibilities:
- Work as a Generator Engineer performing repairs and rebuilds on diesel/gas generators, alternators, and control systems
- Conduct routine and preventive maintenance to ensure reliability of the hire fleet
- Diagnose faults and perform load testing, commissioning, and on-site breakdown repairs
- Maintain service records and support junior engineers
Requirements:
- NVQ Level 3 / Diploma in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent)
- 3–5 years’ experience as a Generator Engineer or in power generation equipment (hire, construction, industrial)
- Hands-on experience with Perkins, Cummins, CAT, FG Wilson, JCB, or similar
- Knowledge of DSE or ComAp control systems
- Valid driver’s license (CSCS or similar advantageous)
Benefits:
- Competitive salary £35,000 – £42,000 + on-call and overtime pay
- Company van included
- Modern workshop, PPE supplied, training opportunities
- Supportive, collaborative team culture
Meridian Business Support is a recruitment specialist acting on behalf of our client as an Employment Agency for this vacancy.
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