Generator Engineer

Role type : Permanent
Location : Southampton, Hampshire
Salary : £33000 - £45000 per annum + Van + Fuel Card + Door to Door
Sector : Power
Posted : 24/02/2026
Ref : BBBH28281
Salary: £33000 - £45000 per annum + Van + Fuel Card + Door to Door

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Kelly Chappell kchappell@astutepeople.co.uk

Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a leading generator and UPS provider with a strong reputation for technical expertise and customer service, to recruit a Generator Service Engineer for its Hampshire depot.
The strategically important Generator Service Engineer role comes with a salary of £33,000 – £45,000 per year (depending on experience), company pension, 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, and flexible working options.
If you’re a Generator Service Engineer looking to join an organisation that values professionalism, career progression and exceptional customer service, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Generator Service Engineer role
Reporting to the Service Manager you will:

Service, maintain and repair diesel generators on customer sites and in our Hampshire depot
Electrical and mechanical fault finding
Commissioning, load testing, and ATS configuration
Control system diagnostics and modifications (e.g. Deep Sea, ComAp)
Electrical installation fault finding
Provide reports and recommendations for remedial works

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

3+ years in a similar generator service role
Strong knowledge of generator electrical systems (control panels, ATS, load banking, commissioning)
Skilled in both mechanical and electrical diagnostics
Willingness to travel UK-wide with occasional overnight stays and out-of-hours work
Field based role

Desirable:

Experience with switchgear systems
ECS/CSCS and other relevant electrical qualifications
OEM control system training (Deep Sea, ComAp, etc.)
UPS Experience would be an advantage but not essential

Personal skills
The Senior Generator Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Self-motivated and able to work independently on customer sites.
Flexible, with a professional approach to problem solving.
Customer-focused with excellent communication skills.

Keen to develop their career within a growing company.

Salary and benefits of the Senior Generator Service Engineer role

£33,000 – £44,000 per year, depending on experience.
Overtime available.
Door-to-door pay.
Company vehicle, laptop and phone provided.
Company pension.
25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays.
On-site parking.
Full-time Monday to Friday with flexible start and finish times.

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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

To apply for this Generator Engineer opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to kchappell@astutepeople.co.uk or call +44 2393 910 431 to speak to Kelly Chappell who can tell you more. You can also connect with Kelly on LinkedIn to view other jobs they are recruiting. View current job vacancies Astute People is recruiting.

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