Critical Power Engineer

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading equipment rental provider in the UK is seeking a skilled Depot Engineer to maintain and repair critical power equipment. This hands-on role is essential in ensuring operational readiness for loadbanks, generators, and UPS systems. Candidates must have experience in equipment maintenance and repair, with a focus on health and safety protocols. Join a successful FTSE100 company offering a flexible rewards package including generous holidays and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Generous holiday allowance

Life assurance

Employee recognition awards

Company pension scheme

Qualifications

• Proven experience in maintaining and repairing critical power equipment.
• Knowledge of loadbanks, generators, and UPS systems.
• Ability to conduct functional testing and complete service reports.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and prepare power equipment.
• Conduct functional testing post-repair.
• Provide technical support to field service team.

Skills

Equipment Maintenance

Repair Skills

Safety Compliance

Tools

Test Equipment

Calibration Tools

Job description

Are you ready for your next career move to a Company that really values your contribution and can offer you award-winning training opportunities? People truly are at the heart of our business and we believe in empowering our colleagues to develop their skills, make decisions and take on new responsibilities.

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Depot Engineer to maintain, repair, and prepare our critical power equipment to the highest standard. This is a hands-on workshop-based role where you will be the technical expert ensuring our loadbanks, transformers, generators, battery energy storage units (BESS), UPS units, and distribution equipment are always project-ready. Your work is the foundation for the success and reliability of our field operations.

Responsibilities

1. Equipment Maintenance & Repair:

• Perform planned maintenance (PPM), diagnostics, repairs, and modifications on a range of critical power equipment, including:
  • Loadbanks (AC/DC, Resistive/Reactive)
  • Generators
  • Battery Energy Storage Units (BESS)
  • Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
  • Transformers
  • Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
  • Cables and Connectors
• Conduct functional testing on all equipment post-repair and pre-dispatch to ensure 100% operational readiness.
• Accurately complete job cards, service reports, and test certificates for all work undertaken.

2. Workshop & Yard Operations

• Work closely with the Yard Hands to prepare and kit equipment for specific projects, ensuring all components are present and correct.
• Fault-find and troubleshoot equipment returns, identifying issues and implementing effective repairs.
• Maintain the workshop and yard areas allocated to Critical Power, ensuring they are clean, safe, and organised.
• Manage workshop tools and test equipment, ensuring they are calibrated and in good working order.

3. Technical & Logistics Support

• Provide remote technical support and guidance to the Field Service Team when on-site.
• Assist the Operations Manager with sourcing parts and managing workshop stock levels.
• Occasionally assist with the loading and unloading of equipment, verifying its condition upon return from hire.

4. Health & Safety

• Adhere to all company and statutory Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations at all times.
• Participate in risk assessments and follow safe systems of work, including the use of appropriate PPE.
• Report any near misses, defects, or hazards immediately to the Operations Manager.

What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an industry-leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great Company pension scheme.