Generator Engineer

NEOS Recruitment Grays, England May 14, 2026

Type Full Time
Pay £17.50/hour
Work Onsite

Generator Engineer focuses on repair work on generators both on customer sites and within the depot.

What the role involves

  • Repair work on generators both on customer sites and within the depot.
  • Fault finding across control panels and AC/DC electrical systems.
  • Liaising directly with customers and maintaining strong working relationships.
  • Completing daily vehicle defect reports and ensuring company vehicle roadworthiness.
  • Completing all associated paperwork including service sheets and PDI documentation.

Skills and requirements

  • NVQ in Plant Maintenance, Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Previous experience within the generator or plant hire industry.
  • Strong fault-finding and maintenance experience.
  • Manage service schedules effectively.

Confirmed role details

  • £17.50 per hour based on a 39-hour week (£35,490 basic salary).
  • Overtime paid at 1.5x (£26.25 per hour).
  • Call Out Rota (1 in 4).
  • Realistic OTE: £47,000 - £55,000+.

Candidate fit

  • technical judgement, safe working habits, careful diagnostics, and practical problem-solving

Known job details

  • Pay: £47,000
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