First Military Recruitment
Generator Support Engineer
Generator Support Engineer at First Military Recruitment, based in Bristol, South West England, paying £45,000 - £50,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £45,000 - £50,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site
- Location
- Bristol, South West England
- Closing date
- Sector
- IT Support
About 25% above the going rate for it support
Reference 57424229
About the role
JR365: Generator Support Engineer
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up To £50,000 Per Annum
Overview:
First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to join their team.
Working as part of the Technical Support Team, the successful candidate will provide engineering support across the UK depot network and customer sites. The role will involve technical fault diagnosis, commissioning, repairs, engineering upgrades and supporting specialist customer requirements.
Duties and Responsibilities:
- Provide technical support to company depots and customers.
- Diagnose and resolve generator and electrical faults.
- Carry out commissioning, repairs, upgrades and modifications to rental equipment, including Stage V generators.
- Attend customer sites to provide technical support, commissioning and site surveys.
- Support technical training and mentoring for engineers and customers.
- Assist with major projects, product introductions and technical investigations.
- Support the continued development and improvement of the rental fleet.
- Work from company depots when not attending customer sites.
- Comply with all company Health & Safety policies and procedures.
- Provide effective and professional technical support to customers and internal teams.
Skills and Qualifications:
- Relevant qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting or Plant, such as City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent; or
- Completed an approved apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering. An electrical bias is preferred.
- Proven experience servicing and repairing generator sets, particularly FG Wilson and Cummins – essential.
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic abilities.
- Good understanding of LV distribution and changeover systems.
- Previous Field Service or Technical Engineering experience is desirable.
- Excellent communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
- Good customer awareness and ability to respond effectively to customer requirements.
- Full UK driving licence – essential.
- ECS Card – desirable, although training can be provided.
Benefits:
- EOT Bonus Scheme.
- Training, upskilling and career progression.
- Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme.
- Company pension scheme.
- Private medical scheme.
- Life assurance scheme with access to healthcare support and counselling services.
- 23 days' holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 28 days.
- Cycle to Work Scheme.
- Employee Referral Scheme.
- Company vehicle provided.
- Company phone provided.
JR365: Generator Support Engineer
Location: Bristol
Salary: Up To £50,000 Per Annum
Reference: 57424229 · Posted 33 minutes ago · Closes 16 Nov 2026 · Listed via First Military Recruitment
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