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    Technical Support Engineer

    Technology
    Reed
    Berkshire, Reading
    Permanent
    Competitive
    Hybrid

    Job Description

    Are you an experienced Generator Engineer, Field Service Engineer, or Electrical Engineer looking to take the next step in your career?

    A leading provider of temporary power solutions is seeking a Technical Support Engineer to join its growing engineering team. This is an exciting opportunity to work with a modern rental fleet, support major projects across the UK, and become a key technical expert within a highly respected business.

    The Role

    Working within the Technical Support Team, you will provide engineering support across a nationwide depot network and customer sites. You'll act as a technical escalation point for engineers, assisting with fault diagnosis, commissioning, repairs, upgrades, and specialist customer requirements.

    This is a varied and challenging role, combining hands-on engineering with technical expertise, mentoring, and project support.

    Key Responsibilities

    • Provide technical support to engineers and customers across multiple locations

    • Diagnose and resolve generator, electrical, and control system faults

    • Commission, repair, modify, and upgrade power generation equipment

    • Support the introduction of new equipment and engineering improvements

    • Conduct site surveys, commissioning visits, and technical investigations

    • Assist with engineering training and mentoring activities

    • Support major projects and specialist customer requirements

    • Ensure all work is completed safely and in accordance with company procedures About You

    We're keen to speak with candidates who have experience within power generation, diesel engines, plant equipment, electrical systems, or related engineering sectors.

    You'll Ideally Have:

    • A recognised Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification (City & Guilds, NVQ, BTEC or equivalent)

    • An apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, or significant industry experience

    • Proven experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing generator sets

    • Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills

    • Knowledge of LV distribution and changeover systems

    • Previous experience in a field service or technical support role

    • Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

    • The ability to work independently and as part of a wider technical team

    • A full UK driving licence An electrical bias and ECS Card would be advantageous, although training can be provided.

    Benefits

    Profit-related bonus scheme

    Ongoing training, development and career progression

    Company pension scheme

    Buy & Sell Holiday Scheme

    Private medical cover

    Life assurance and wellbeing support

    23 days annual leave plus bank holidays, increasing with service

    Opportunity to work with advanced Stage V power generation equipment

    Join a growing and innovative engineering business

    This is an excellent opportunity for a Generator Engineer, Power Generation Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Service Engineer or Technical Support Engineer looking to join a market-leading business and play a key role in supporting critical power solutions across the UK.

    Apply today to find out more.

    Posted on October 25, 2026

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