Generator Engineer (Mobile)

Location: Livingston, Scotland

Salary/Bonuses: £35,000 | OTE up to £55,000 + Company Vehicle

Neos Engineering are partnered with a long-established specialising in power generation and critical backup systems. With decades of expertise and a strong reputation for quality service, the company is now looking to expand its engineering team due to consistent growth and new long-term contracts.

The Role

As a Mobile Generator Engineer, you'll split your time with field-based assignments around Livingston and surrounding areas with occasional workshop duties if business requires. You'll be responsible for the servicing, maintenance, and fault finding on a variety of diesel and gas generator systems, supporting both commercial and industrial clients. This is a varied and rewarding position ideal for someone who enjoys a combination of hands-on mechanical and electrical work with customer-facing responsibilities.

Key duties include:

Service, maintenance and repair of generator sets (diesel and gas)
On-site fault finding, load testing, and system diagnostics
Preventative maintenance and emergency call-outs (with overtime available)
Workshop-based rebuilds, inspections and electrical testing if required
The Candidate

We're looking for someone with proven experience in generator engineering - ideally in both mobile and workshop environments. You should be confident working independently, have strong problem-solving skills, and be able to represent the business professionally in front of customers.

Essential:

Background in diesel generator maintenance and repair
Comfortable with both mechanical and electrical systems
Full UK driving licence
Willing to travel
Desirable:

Experience with control panel wiring and diagnostics
Manufacturer-specific training or certifications (e.g. FG Wilson, Perkins, Cummins)
Diesel Generator experience
The Benefits

£35,000 - basic salary
On-target earnings up to £55,000
Company vehicle provided
Tools, PPE and mobile phone provided
Overtime rates and performance bonuses
Ongoing training and development opportunities
Please apply with an up-to-date CV and feel free to include a short cover letter explaining why this role is right for you.

Thanks for taking the time to apply. We do our best to respond to every applicant, but due to high volumes, if you haven't heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage you to keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.

We kindly ask that candidates requiring sponsorship do not apply, as our client is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Any applications requiring sponsorship will be automatically rejected