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Generator Engineer - Kent
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Service Engineers – Join a Leading Name in Critical Power

If you’re passionate about critical power solutions and want to help us raise the bar even higher, we’d love to hear from you.

At P&I, we don’t just provide critical power solutions—we deliver peace of mind. Since 1999, we’ve grown from a small business into one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of generators and UPS systems. Our mission is simple: to ensure our customers have power when they need it most.

We’re excited about what lies ahead as we continue to grow, evolve, and make a meaningful impact on our industry and community. Joining P&I means being part of a team where your expertise is valued, and you’re empowered to succeed.

The Role

As a Service Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our customers’ critical power needs are met. You’ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and supporting critical power equipment at customer sites, ensuring systems run smoothly and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Servicing, maintaining, testing, and repairing generators, UPS, and related systems.

  • Conducting inspections, site surveys, and load bank testing.

  • Supporting installations and commissioning of critical power equipment.

  • Planning and supervising on-site work, always prioritising safety.

  • Providing technical support and completing accurate service reports.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated professional with:

  • Experience of servicing, maintaining and fault diagnostics on Generators and other critical power equipment

  • An engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or similar)

  • A self-motivated individual with a can-do attitude who is willing to roll up their sleeves

  • Full UK driving license

Why Join P&I?

We understand the value of our team, and we’re committed to offering:

  • Competitive pay and benefits that reflect your skills and experience.

  • Ongoing training and development to support your career progression.

  • Company Van and laptop

  • Enhanced holiday

  • Gym and fitness privileges

  • Health and Wellbeing benefits including on demand GP services

  • Employee retail discount schemes  

  • A professional and supportive environment where you can thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic and growing industry while developing your skills in a company that’s committed to your success.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and join us in shaping the future of critical power.

Service Engineers – Join a Leading Name in Critical Power

If you’re passionate about critical power solutions and want to help us raise the bar even higher, we’d love to hear from you.

At P&I, we don’t just provide critical power solutions—we deliver peace of mind. Since 1999, we’ve grown from a small business into one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of generators and UPS systems. Our mission is simple: to ensure our customers have power when they need it most.

We’re excited about what lies ahead as we continue to grow, evolve, and make a meaningful impact on our industry and community. Joining P&I means being part of a team where your expertise is valued, and you’re empowered to succeed.

The Role

As a Service Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in ensuring our customers’ critical power needs are met. You’ll be responsible for servicing, maintaining, and supporting critical power equipment at customer sites, ensuring systems run smoothly and efficiently.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Servicing, maintaining, testing, and repairing generators, UPS, and related systems.

  • Conducting inspections, site surveys, and load bank testing.

  • Supporting installations and commissioning of critical power equipment.

  • Planning and supervising on-site work, always prioritising safety.

  • Providing technical support and completing accurate service reports.

About You

We’re looking for an experienced and motivated professional with:

  • Experience of servicing, maintaining and fault diagnostics on Generators and other critical power equipment

  • An engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or similar)

  • A self-motivated individual with a can-do attitude who is willing to roll up their sleeves

  • Full UK driving license

Why Join P&I?

We understand the value of our team, and we’re committed to offering:

  • Competitive pay and benefits that reflect your skills and experience.

  • Ongoing training and development to support your career progression.

  • Company Van and laptop

  • Enhanced holiday

  • Gym and fitness privileges

  • Health and Wellbeing benefits including on demand GP services

  • Employee retail discount schemes  

  • A professional and supportive environment where you can thrive.

This is a fantastic opportunity to make an impact in a dynamic and growing industry while developing your skills in a company that’s committed to your success.

If you’re ready to take the next step in your career, apply now and join us in shaping the future of critical power.


Electrician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Key Requirements
  • Electrical background essential, ideally with:
  • City & Guilds qualifications
  • 2391 testing
  • 18th Edition (PowerWorks can fund this if needed)
·  Must be able to pass MOD security clearance ·  Preferably UK nationals or individuals with 5+ years in the UK ·  European nationals acceptable if not from restricted countries ·  Physical capability required due to heavy lifting, battery handling, and long driving periods. ·  Must be comfortable working in teams of two, with occasional solo maintenance tasks. ·  Experience with UPS systems beneficial; PowerWorks uses PowerWorks-branded UPS. Travel & On-Call
  • Regular travel across the UK, including:
  • London
  • Wales (major area)
  • Redcar & Cleveland
  • Doncaster
·  Overnight stays: approx. one week per month, often split into single nights. ·  On-call rota: 1 week in 5, with backup support from other engineers. ·  Overnight stays include: ·  Premier Inn/Travelodge ·  Own room ·  £40/night subsistence allowance Team Structure & Culture
  • Team of four engineers (two senior/older, two mid?career).
  • Strong team cohesion; engineers rotate partners regularly.
  • Two senior engineers expected to retire in the coming years ? future progression opportunities into senior/lead roles.

Field Engineer - Peaking Plants
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Job Description: Field Engineer Function Operations Location Southern England (Bracknell, Didcot, Hatfield) Reports to Operations Supervisor Salary Range Competitive (dependent on experience) Purpose of the Role PeakGen is seeking a hands-on and proactive Field Engineer to join our Operations team. This role is critical in ensuring our portfolio of power generation assets operates safely, efficiently, and reliably. You’ll take ownership of sites within your region, carrying out inspections, maintenance, and fault-finding on diesel generator sets, switchgear, transformers, control systems, and fuel infrastructure. You’ll be part of a small, skilled team that keeps PeakGen’s assets ready to deliver in the Balancing Mechanism, Capacity Market, and wholesale trading, contributing directly to the stability of the UK grid. Key Responsibilities Safety, Health & Environment • Lead by example in promoting PeakGen’s zero-harm culture. • Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation, company procedures, and safe systems of work. • Prepare and review Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS). • Maintain a safe and tidy work environment at all times. Operations & Maintenance • Conduct scheduled daily, weekly, and monthly inspections across assigned sites. • Perform planned and reactive maintenance on generators and associated systems. • Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, and control faults. • Maintain accurate maintenance records and asset data. • Support ongoing asset improvement projects. Performance & Reliability • Monitor site performance, report faults, and analyse failure trends. • Identify and implement reliability improvements and cost-effective solutions. • Support readiness for dispatch events (e.g., Triads, Balancing Mechanism runs). Team & Contractor Management • Supervise contractors, ensuring compliance with PeakGen’s safety and quality standards. • Collaborate with other engineers and the Operations Admin to manage spares and stock levels. • Share technical knowledge and best practice across the wider team. Continuous Improvement • Challenge existing processes to drive efficiency and innovation. • Contribute ideas for asset optimisation and cost savings. • Demonstrate PeakGen’s “right first time” and “one-team” approach. Skills, Knowledge & Experience Essential • Time-served Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (or equivalent proven experience). • Experience maintaining diesel or gas generator sets, rotating equipment, or heavy plant. • Strong understanding of safe systems of work and isolation procedures. • Proven fault-finding and problem-solving skills. • Good communication and teamwork, with the ability to work independently. • IT-literate; experience with maintenance management systems. • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites. Desirable • Experience with generator control and protection systems (e.g., Deep Sea, ComAp). • HV switching authorisation or awareness (training can be provided). • IOSH or equivalent H&S qualification. About You – The PeakGen Engineer You are: • Safety-focused – committed to safe, high-quality work every time. • Technically capable – confident maintaining and troubleshooting complex systems. • Reliable and autonomous – trusted to take ownership of your sites. • Collaborative – supports colleagues and promotes one-team culture. • Resilient and proactive – calm under pressure and solutions-driven. • Commercially aware – understands how engineering performance drives business success. About PeakGen PeakGen is a leading independent operator of flexible power generation assets across the UK. We provide fast, reliable, and flexible energy that supports the National Grid during periods of high demand, helping enable the UK’s transition to a net-zero future. Our team combines technical expertise with a strong focus on safety, innovation, and operational excellence. Joining PeakGen means being part of a small, high-performing team where

Shock Pulse Engineer - (SPG Engineer)
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Project Manager
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standards? 

 

At P&I, we’re looking for a motivated professional to join our growing office based team and help us achieve outstanding results for our clients. Since 1999, we’ve built a reputation as one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of critical power solutions. Our mission is simple: to ensure our customers have power when they need it most.

 

As we continue to expand, this is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where your expertise is valued, and you’ll play a key role in driving success across diverse and exciting projects. 

 

The Role:

 

As a P & I Project Manager, within the Projects and Design team you’ll take ownership of the full project lifecycle, ensuring critical power projects are delivered efficiently, professionally, and with customer satisfaction at the heart of every decision.

 

You will be managing a dynamic portfolio that usually includes a few large scale projects alongside multiple medium installations and some smaller remedial works to existing systems, shared between two Project Managers and a Project Coordinator. A mix that keeps the role varied and rewarding, so you'll need to be highly organised and ready to thrive in a fast paced environment.

 

What You’ll be doing:

 

        1. Coordinate and manage all aspects of project delivery, from initiation to closure.

        2. Create detailed project plans, manage resources, and proactively address risks.

        3. Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to contract specifications.

        4. Work directly with our small team of experienced Installation Engineers to deliver solutions that meet deadlines and exceed expectations.

        5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supply chain partners to achieve project goals.

        6. Lead health, safety, and environmental compliance for all project activities.

        7. Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional service.

        8. Navigate project durations ranging from 6 weeks to 6 months, with engineering hands-on time varying between 2 days and 12 weeks, depending on complexity, supplier lead times, and customer requirements.

        9. Be in integral part of the business, leveraging your knowledge and experience from quote to commissioning and everything in between.

 

About You:

 

We’re looking for an experienced and detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple projects while maintaining high standards. You’ll need:

        • A proven track record in Project Management, ideally with an engineering or industrial installation background.

        • Experience juggling a high volume of concurrent projects, including large installations and smaller works.

        • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and teams.

        • A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

        • Occasional travel may be necessary, so a full UK driving licence is preferred.

        • An industry-recognised Project Management qualification is also preferred.

 

Why Join P&I?

 

We understand the value of our team, and we’re committed to offering:

 

        • Competitive pay and benefits that recognise your skills and experience.

        • Ongoing training and development to support your career progression.

        • A collaborative environment where you can thrive within a tightknit and supportive team who take pride in their work

        • Opportunities to make a tangible impact on the success of our projects and clients.

 

 

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and help deliver critical projects that make a real difference, we want to hear from you. 

 

Apply now and join us at P&I - where your expertise powers the future.

 

We encourage you to apply promptly, as we may close the advert early if a successful candidate is found before the closing date.

Are you passionate about delivering high-quality projects on time, on budget, and to the highest standards? 

 

At P&I, we’re looking for a motivated professional to join our growing office based team and help us achieve outstanding results for our clients. Since 1999, we’ve built a reputation as one of the UK’s leading independent suppliers of critical power solutions. Our mission is simple: to ensure our customers have power when they need it most.

 

As we continue to expand, this is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where your expertise is valued, and you’ll play a key role in driving success across diverse and exciting projects. 

 

The Role:

 

As a P & I Project Manager, within the Projects and Design team you’ll take ownership of the full project lifecycle, ensuring critical power projects are delivered efficiently, professionally, and with customer satisfaction at the heart of every decision.

 

You will be managing a dynamic portfolio that usually includes a few large scale projects alongside multiple medium installations and some smaller remedial works to existing systems, shared between two Project Managers and a Project Coordinator. A mix that keeps the role varied and rewarding, so you'll need to be highly organised and ready to thrive in a fast paced environment.

 

What You’ll be doing:

 

        1. Coordinate and manage all aspects of project delivery, from initiation to closure.

        2. Create detailed project plans, manage resources, and proactively address risks.

        3. Ensure projects are delivered on time, on budget, and to contract specifications.

        4. Work directly with our small team of experienced Installation Engineers to deliver solutions that meet deadlines and exceed expectations.

        5. Collaborate with cross-functional teams and supply chain partners to achieve project goals.

        6. Lead health, safety, and environmental compliance for all project activities.

        7. Build strong relationships with clients, suppliers and internal stakeholders to deliver exceptional service.

        8. Navigate project durations ranging from 6 weeks to 6 months, with engineering hands-on time varying between 2 days and 12 weeks, depending on complexity, supplier lead times, and customer requirements.

        9. Be in integral part of the business, leveraging your knowledge and experience from quote to commissioning and everything in between.

 

About You:

 

We’re looking for an experienced and detail-oriented professional who can manage multiple projects while maintaining high standards. You’ll need:

        • A proven track record in Project Management, ideally with an engineering or industrial installation background.

        • Experience juggling a high volume of concurrent projects, including large installations and smaller works.

        • Excellent communication skills and the ability to build strong relationships with clients and teams.

        • A proactive approach to problem-solving and the ability to prioritise tasks effectively.

        • Occasional travel may be necessary, so a full UK driving licence is preferred.

        • An industry-recognised Project Management qualification is also preferred.

 

Why Join P&I?

 

We understand the value of our team, and we’re committed to offering:

 

        • Competitive pay and benefits that recognise your skills and experience.

        • Ongoing training and development to support your career progression.

        • A collaborative environment where you can thrive within a tightknit and supportive team who take pride in their work

        • Opportunities to make a tangible impact on the success of our projects and clients.

 

 

If you’re looking to take the next step in your career and help deliver critical projects that make a real difference, we want to hear from you. 

 

Apply now and join us at P&I - where your expertise powers the future.

 

We encourage you to apply promptly, as we may close the advert early if a successful candidate is found before the closing date.


Blasting Assistant - Middlesborough
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Another Lance Operator is now needed at KRR after Daniel Watkinson was placed, could also be a Team leader  Progression steps and pay bandings  For a Lance operator - £25,500 up to £27,000 after probation.  Team Leader - £31,000 after probation £33,000- Someone who has had team leading duties before ideally but just down to personality and skills. Would never bring someone in as a TL but can progress up quickly from Lance Ops.

Electrical Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Electrical Design Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Electrical Design Engineer Are you passionate about designing innovative electrical solutions and ensuring the highest levels of technical excellence? At P&I, we're looking for a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join our growing team and help us deliver industry-leading power solutions to our customers. Since 1999, we've built a reputation as one of the UK's leading independent suppliers of critical power systems. Our vision is simple: to be the first and only partner of choice for securing power nationwide, achieved through an unwavering commitment to customer care, service, and safety. As we continue to expand, this is your opportunity to join a forward-thinking company where your technical expertise and problem-solving skills are valued. The Role: We are looking for a skilled Electrical Design Engineer to join our team and design electrical systems for generators and associated equipment. In this role, you will take projects from concept through detailed design, creating solutions tailored to the client’s needs and compliant with all relevant technical standards. This is a hands-on design position where your expertise with AutoCAD and knowledge of UK electrical regulations will be critical. You’ll collaborate closely with project manager, sales team, and field engineers to ensure our solutions are safe, robust, and meet all the relevant standards. What You’ll Be Doing: Design and develop electrical systems for generator backup power installations, including specifying LV switchgear, control panels, generator controllers, and integration with UPS/uninterruptible power supply systems. Ensure each design is tailored to client requirements and site conditions, providing reliable power in emergencies. Provide design and engineering support for both low (LV) and high (HV) voltage applications Responsible for the design and drawing up of electrical schematics, including CDM and BS7671 regulation. Preparing technical quotations, risk assessments, and method statements. Supporting Factory Acceptance Testing (FAT), Site Acceptance Testing (SAT), and commissioning. Troubleshooting and providing technical support for electrical systems. Collaborating with Project Managers, Sales, and Technical Teams to ensure projects are completed on time. Documenting designs and maintaining compliance with industry and company standards. About You: We’re looking for an experienced Electrical Design Engineer with strong technical skills and a proactive, problem-solving mindset. You’ll need: ONC/HNC in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent experience). Proficiency in CAD software for electrical design. Strong knowledge of electrical design, switchgear, control panels, and estimating. An understanding of industry regulations and safety standards. A commitment to high-quality work and continuous improvement. Why Join P&I? At P&I, we understand the value of our team, and we’re committed to offering: Competitive salary of up to £50,000 and benefits that recognise your skills and experience. Ongoing training and development opportunities to help you grow in your career. A supportive and collaborative environment where you can thrive. The opportunity to work on exciting projects that make a real impact. If you're looking to be part of a company that values your expertise, we’d love to hear from you. Apply now!  

CHP Engineer - Gloucestershire
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Generator Commissioning Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent
Astute’s Power Servicing team is partnering with a leading Generator Servicing company to recruit a Generator Commissioning Engineer for a UK wide field-based role. The Generator Commissioning Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £50,000 + benefits. If you’re an experienced Servicing Engineer who has worked on control systems for generators and are looking for work then upload your CV to apply today.                 Responsibilities and duties of the Generator Commissioning Engineer Key responsibilities:  
  • Lead and manage generator installation and commissioning projects onsite.
  • Perform generator pre-commissioning, final commissioning, and fault diagnostics.
  • Install, replace, and upgrade generator control systems, including ATS and switchgear.
  • Troubleshoot and repair diesel and gas generators efficiently.
  • Conduct site surveys and inspections of mechanical and electrical generator equipment.
  • Carry out protection relay and metering testing (G99 compliance).
  • Perform site efficiency testing on gas generator plants.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Apprentice trained engineer in relevant engineering subject
  • Minimum 3–5 years' hands-on experience in generator commissioning and control systems.
  • Strong knowledge of diesel and gas generator operations and associated components
  • Skilled in reading and interpreting electrical and mechanical schematics.
  • Competent in G99 protection relay and secondary injection testing.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel to client sites.  
  Personal skills
  • Proactive problem-solver with a hands-on approach.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to work independently and in teams.
  • Detail-oriented with excellent documentation and organisational skills.
  Salary and benefits of the Generator Commissioning Engineer role
  • Salary starting from £50,000
  • Benefits package including overtime and company van
  • Progression and Training opportunities
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