Location
Coleraine
Position
Electrical Engineer
Vacancy Type
Permanent

Job Description

Contact  Cara Barnes |  028 7032 6600  |  [email protected] 

Mechanical Generator Technician - Permanent  |  Kilrea 
  
Key Details: 
  • Location: Kilrea
  • Job Type: Permanent, Full-Time
  • Hours: Monday to Friday
  • Salary: £Competitive + Training & Development Opportunities
About the Role
 
We are seeking a skilled and motivated Mechanical Generator Technician to join our client's workshop team in Kilrea. This role involves the servicing, maintenance, repair, overhaul, and testing of diesel generators and associated mechanical equipment.
 
The successful candidate will work on a range of generator sets, carrying out preventative maintenance, fault finding, component replacement, and refurbishment work to ensure equipment is operating safely and efficiently. This is an excellent opportunity for an individual with a mechanical background in generators, plant machinery, agricultural equipment, HGVs, commercial vehicles, or industrial maintenance.
 
Key Responsibilities: 
  • Service, maintain, and repair diesel generators and associated equipment.
  • Diagnose and rectify mechanical faults on generator systems.
  • Carry out engine inspections, component replacement, and overhaul work.
  • Perform preventative maintenance and routine servicing activities.
  • Assist with generator testing and commissioning.
  • Complete workshop-based refurbishment and repair projects.
  • Maintain accurate service records and job documentation.
  • Ensure all work is completed to a high standard and in line with health and safety requirements.
  • Maintain a clean, organised, and efficient workshop environment.
  • Support field service activities when required.
Criteria: 
  • Previous mechanical experience in a workshop, maintenance, plant, agricultural, generator, HGV, or engineering environment.
  • Strong mechanical fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
  • Ability to use workshop tools and equipment safely and effectively.
  • Good communication skills and ability to work as part of a team.
  • Positive attitude and strong work ethic.
  • Full UK driving licence.
Benefits: 
  • £Competitive salary.
  • Ongoing training and professional development.
  • Career progression opportunities.
  • Secure, long-term employment with a growing business.
This role would suit people currently working as:
  • Generator Technician
  • Plant Fitter
  • Agricultural Mechanic
  • HGV Technician
  • Diesel Mechanic
  • Mechanical Fitter
  • Service Technician
  • Maintenance Technician
  • Workshop Engineer
  • Mechanical Engineer
If this sounds like the next step in your career, we’d love to hear from you! Even if you don’t meet every listed requirement, we encourage you to apply – we may have other suitable roles for you.  Apply online, email [email protected] or call Cara on 028 7032 6600 to find out more.

Riada Resourcing is an equal opportunities employer.

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