Workshop Generator Engineer
Surrey, South East | £17 - £19 per annum | Posted 14 days ago
- Job Title: Workshop Generator Engineer
- Contract Type: Permanent
- Location: Surrey, South East
- Job Base: Office based
- Salary: £17 - £19 per annum
- Reference: V-124054
- Contact Email: farnham@sammons.co.uk
- Contact Phone: 01252 727887
- Job Published: 02/03/2026 15:58
Job Description
Workshop Generator Engineer
Surrey, South East | £17 - £19 per annum | Posted 14 days ago
On behalf of our client, we are currently seeking experienced Workshop Generator Engineer to join their service teams at the Surrey depots. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled and reliable individual who enjoys preparing, maintaining and repairing power products and generators to the highest standard.
This role is ideal for someone with strong mechanical and electrical aptitude, excellent problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently in a busy workshop environment.
What’s on Offer?
- Job type: Full-time
- Location: Surrey, Workshop-based role
- Salary: £17 - £19 per hour
- Overtime available at x1.5
Key Responsibilities:
- Ensure PDI work is carried out to the required standard and timeframe for all power products/generators
- Fit attachments/extras to generators as per sales request
- Lift and move power products inside and outside of the workshop
- Maintain depot areas in a clean and presentable manner at all times
- Investigate, diagnose and resolve reports of technical problems with power products
- Perform general engineering duties, including working at height, beneath and within all power products
- Repair and maintain power products
- Service a variety of power products within the workshop
- Work independently to troubleshoot and solve problems
- Complete job cards accurately and within given timeframes
- Complete paperwork, timesheets and parts requests promptly
- Demonstrate mechanical and electrical fault-finding capabilities
- Be electrically and mechanically qualified
- Develop and maintain good working relationships with internal and external customers
- Ensure compliance with relevant procedures when repairing and inspecting equipment
- Ensure work/personal equipment complies with all safety standards
- Present a professional image at all times
- Take responsibility for health and safety of self, colleagues and customers in line with company policy
Skills, Experience and Training Requirements:
- Solid mechanical aptitude
- Minimum 5 years generator experience
- Knowledge of engines, alternators, control panels and wiring diagrams
- Strong diagnostic and leadership skills; able to work independently or in a team
- Full driving license
- Excellent verbal, written and critical thinking skills
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Strong interpersonal, customer service and commercial awareness skills
- Efficient, flexible and able to remain adaptable to all aspects of the role
Our Ideal Candidate:
- Methodical, practical and highly organised in their work approach
- Friendly, approachable and professional with colleagues and customers
- Comfortable handling multiple tasks and problem solving independently
- Motivated to deliver high quality workshop support and maintain generators at peak performance
- Keen to develop further technical skills and progress within the workshop service team
How to Apply:
If you are looking for a role where you can use your mechanical and electrical skills, work independently and grow within a workshop engineering career, we would love to hear from you. Please apply directly through this advert with your CV.
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