Diesel Generator Technician

As a Diesel Generator Technician, you’ll be responsible for installing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing diesel-powered generators, ensuring reliable backup power for industrial, commercial, event, disaster and critical infrastructure sites. Your expertise will keep systems running smoothly during outages and planned maintenance.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct preventive maintenance (oil/filter changes, cooling and fuel system checks, load-bank testing)
• Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical, and control system issues in diesel generators—including ATS and control panels like Deep Sea, ComAp, Woodward
• Install, commission, and decommission generator sets and ancillary equipment
• Perform load bank tests, voltage checks, and performance verification
• Maintain detailed records of maintenance logs, parts, and service history
• Ensure safety compliance, including lockout/tagout procedures and PPE use
• Respond to on-call or emergency service calls and work rotational shifts when needed

Qualifications & Skills

• Secondary School achievement preferred, although if you have the drive, desire, determination and the ‘want’ you will be considered.
• Proficiency with diesel engine diagnostics, generator alternators, and three-phase electrical systems - For senior roles, experience of 2+ years on industrial/commercial diesel generators is essential
• Familiarity with control systems and ATS installation/troubleshooting
• Excellent problem-solving, attention to detail, and customer service skills
• Valid driver’s license and willingness to travel to sites would be beneficial, although you can work towards this

‍?? Physical & Soft Requirements

• Comfortable working in confined spaces, outdoors, and under changing weather
• On-call availability and ability to work overtime or emergency shifts – night shift callouts
• Strong communication skills to effectively interact with clients and team members
• An onsite role with a plethora of support with this friendly business based in Kintore AB51 0TH
• Commitment, desire, willingness  

? Why Join Us?

• Stable and growing demand—critical systems support
• Competitive pay with overtime and hourly rates
• Career growth with training and hands-on experience
• Inclusive benefits: health insurance, vehicle allowance, tools, retirement savings, paid leave
• Family friendly; time off for dependents/parents' evenings/sports days etc
  
  

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