Generator Engineer (Door-to-Door / Local Patch)

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Job information

  • Location: London, Greater London
  • Job type: Permanent
  • Job sector: Engineering
  • Working arrangement: Field based
  • Salary: £37000 - £38477 per annum + Company Van + Door-door
  • Published: 4 August 2026
Generator Engineer (Door-to-Door / Local Patch)

£38,477 + Door-to-Door Pay + Overtime + Company Van + On-Call Allowance + Training + Progression + Company Benefits

Hackney – London Patch

Are you a Generator Engineer looking to join a leading power generation company that offers unlimited overtime, excellent career progression, manufacturer training, and door-to-door pay while covering a local London patch?

This is an opportunity to join a leading international power generation specialist established in 1985. With over 200 employees, the business designs, manufactures, installs and maintains CHP, gas engine, biogas, landfill gas and battery storage systems that help industrial and public sector clients reduce emissions and improve energy efficiency.

In this role, you will carry out planned and reactive maintenance on diesel and gas-powered generators across customer sites throughout London. You’ll diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, carry out both onsite and remote fault finding, complete preventative maintenance and service reports, and work closely with customers to maximise equipment availability and first-time fix rates.

This role would suit a Generator Engineer with experience servicing diesel generators, gas generators, CHP systems or similar power generation equipment, looking to join a well-established business offering manufacturer training, excellent overtime opportunities and long-term career progression.

The Role:

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on diesel and gas-powered generator installations across London
  • Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults using onsite and remote diagnostics
  • Service generators and ancillary equipment in line with manufacturer schedules
  • Complete service reports, timesheets and maintenance documentation
  • Liaise with customers and internal teams to maximise equipment uptime

The Person:

  • Experience servicing diesel generators, gas generators, CHP systems or similar
  • Strong mechanical and/or electrical fault-finding skills
  • Recognised engineering qualification (Level 2 or above)
  • Full UK Driving Licence
  • Happy to participate in an on-call rota

Reference: BBBH25467C

Generator Engineer, Generator Service Engineer, Field Service Engineer, Diesel Generator, Gas Generator, Standby Power, Power Generation, CHP, MAN Engines, Biogas, Battery Storage, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Generator Maintenance, Engine Maintenance, Fault Finding, London, Hackney, Islington, Stratford, Enfield, Walthamstow, Tottenham, Ilford

If you’re interested in this role, click ‘apply now’ to forward an up-to-date copy of your CV.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered remuneration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications and skill set.

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