Generator Service Engineer

Fareham, HampshireUp to £38,000 (DOE) + Enhanced Overtime & On-Call PayTired of empty promises? We know the game: big numbers that rarely materialise. At DQM, as a family-run business, we believe in honesty and stability. We pay a higher, guaranteed base salary and manage our workload ethically to ensure genuine work-life balance.

Package & Rewards

  • Guaranteed base salary you can rely on. Enhanced overtime from the first hour worked.
  • Controlled overtime – no burnout. We plan smart for genuine work-life balance.
  • 33 days (including Bank Holidays), health cash plan and enhanced sick pay
  • Company van, phone, tablet and laptop.
  • Career growth with structured training and a clear path to a more senior role
  • Smart tech to simplify admin

Role

As our Generator Service Engineer, you will take ownership of generator servicing and support activities including:

  • PPM servicing, maintenance, and repairs on a variety of customer-owned standby diesel generators
  • Basic mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis
  • Identifying minor remedial works or upgrade recommendations
  • Load bank testing and on-load testing
  • Fuel sampling and polishing
  • Supporting senior engineers on installations, commissioning, and upgrade projects

Location

Based at our Fareham depot, most of your work will be at customer sites across Hampshire and the South Coast, with occasional travel further afield.

Applicants must live within a commutable distance to Fareham – this is not a remote or regionally based position.

Skills and Experience

We are seeking a proactive engineer with transferable skills. Generator experience is a benefit, but not mandatory.

  • NVQ level 3 or higher in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent apprenticeship.
  • Proven hands-on experience in a mechanical/electrical engineering role (maintenance/servicing).
  • Full UK driving licence is essential.
  • Ability to obtain police vetting is mandatory (requires UK residency for the last 3 consecutive years).
  • 18th Edition (BS7671) certification would be a benefit but is not mandatory.

Is DQM your next move? If you are looking for a company that values efficiency, respect, and balance – not just output – this is your next move.

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