Generator Power

Technical Support Engineer

Glasgow, Scotland•Full-time
About the Job

Department

  • Operations

Salary

  • Competitive, dependent on experience

Reporting Structure

Responsible to:
  • Operations Director
Liaising with:
  • Depot Managers and Foremen
  • Electrical Manager and Electricians
  • Service Engineers
  • Technical Support Manager
  • Incident & Resolution Desk
  • Telemetry Manager
  • Senior Management Team
  • External OEM Suppliers

Main Purpose of the Role

  • Support the business across Product, Quality and Service Delivery functions.
  • Improve the quality and reliability of the Generator Power fleet through innovation and reliability initiatives.
  • Introduce and maintain engineering quality standards across all depot locations.
  • Manage project delivery relating to site installations, reliability campaigns and quality improvement initiatives.
  • Ensure high standards of service delivery and equipment readiness.
  • Deliver excellent customer service at all times.
  • Carry out any other reasonable duties as required by the business.

Key Duties and Responsibilities

Product Engineering

  • Ensure new product introductions are effectively communicated throughout the business through documented procedures and product bulletins.
  • Support new product introductions across depot locations and work closely with OEM suppliers to provide timely feedback on issues and observations.
  • Ensure all product issues and observations are recorded using the correct reporting methods and systems.
  • Work in conjunction with OEM suppliers on product developments and early-life product issues to develop and implement effective solutions.
  • Collaborate with supply chain partners to investigate equipment failures, identify root causes and deliver rectification programmes across the Generator Power fleet.
  • Identify genuine warranty opportunities on equipment and components.
  • Ensure warranty claims are correctly registered with OEM suppliers and internal systems to maximise revenue recovery.
  • Analyse common equipment faults and develop improvement plans to reduce repeat failures.
  • Implement improvements through revised procedures, enhanced training, component upgrades and replacement programmes.
  • Drive continuous improvement initiatives to enhance fleet reliability, performance and product quality.

Technical Support

  • Provide technical support to Sales and Operations teams on complex hire projects.
  • Ensure the most effective use of Generator Power assets on customer sites.
  • Support customer application engineering requirements where required.
  • Develop and maintain fault-finding procedures and technical documentation to improve first-time fix rates.
  • Support depot engineers with technical guidance and troubleshooting assistance.
  • Identify opportunities for digital innovation across the business.
  • Enhance customer service offerings through initiatives such as telemetry, remote monitoring and fuel management solutions.
  • Complete equipment and site quality audits on underperforming sites.
  • Ensure equipment is installed correctly and operating to the required standard.
  • Manage and lead specific business projects including:
    • Complex site installations
    • Reliability improvement campaigns
    • Quality improvement initiatives
    • Fleet enhancement programmes

Qualifications and Skills

Essential
  • GCSEs or equivalent.
  • Plant, Mechanical or Engineering qualification.
  • Strong management and organisational skills.

Experience

Essential
  • Experience working with generators, plant equipment, heavy engineering or a similar industry sector.

Specialist Training

  • No specific specialist training required.
  • Manufacturer and product-specific training will be provided where appropriate.

Personal Attributes

Essential
  • Strong leadership skills.
  • Flexible approach to working hours, including occasional unsociable hours.
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
  • Ability to build positive working relationships at all levels.
  • Ability to work effectively on own initiative.
  • Ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
  • Strong organisational and time management skills.
  • Ability to ensure work is completed efficiently and effectively.
  • Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
  • Commitment to following company policies and procedures.
  • Ability to understand and implement written and verbal instructions.
  • Strong problem-solving and decision-making skills.
  • Customer-focused approach.
  • Commitment to continuous improvement and high-quality standards.