Diesel Generator Engineer

Pertemps South Wales; Webbs Heath; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EOT Bonus Scheme

Training & upskilling

Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme

Company pension

Private medical scheme

Life assurance

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Full training and development

Job summary

Pertemps South Wales is recruiting a Diesel Generator Engineer to join our team in the Bristol area. You will service, maintain and repair a range of generators and related equipment, in both workshop and on-site settings, with a hands-on approach and strong fault-finding skills.

Applicants should have proven experience with diesel engines (Perkins/Cummins), a relevant mechanical/electrical qualification, and a full UK driving licence. A flexible, on-call rota is expected.

Qualifications

• Previous experience working with diesel engines is essential.
• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing generators or similar equipment would be advantageous.
• Relevant qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, Plant Maintenance or a similar discipline.
• Apprenticeship-trained engineers are encouraged to apply.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working on larger diesel engines such as Perkins or Cummins would be highly beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs on generators within the rental fleet.
• Follow manufacturer service schedules and maintenance requirements.
• Diagnose and repair faults on customer equipment in the workshop and on-site.
• Work on large diesel engines, including engines such as Perkins and Cummins.
• Assist with general yard duties, including loading and unloading equipment.
• Operate forklift equipment when required.
• Deliver and collect generators and ancillary equipment using company vehicles.
• Refuel and prepare generators as part of the delivery and collection process.
• Attend customer sites to carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs when required.
• Participate in an on-call rota to support customers and equipment outside normal working hours.
• Keep equipment clean and the workshop/yard maintained to a high standard.
• Follow all company Health & Safety procedures and relevant industry standards.
• Support ongoing improvements to maintenance processes and working practices.

Skills

Diesel engines

Fault finding

Generator maintenance

Independent worker

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, Plant Maintenance

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Diesel Generator Engineer

Location: Bristol

Salary: £31,000 - £40,000 per annum

Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent

Hours: Monday - Friday

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Diesel Generator Engineer with a strong background working with diesel engines to join our team in the South West.

You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of generators and associated equipment, both within the workshop and occasionally at customer sites. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong mechanical fault-finding skills and experience working on larger diesel engines.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs on generators within the rental fleet.
• Follow manufacturer service schedules and maintenance requirements.
• Diagnose and repair faults on customer equipment both in the workshop and on-site.
• Work on large diesel engines, including engines such as Perkins and Cummins.
• Assist with general yard duties, including loading and unloading equipment.
• Operate forklift equipment when required.
• Deliver and collect generators and ancillary equipment using company vehicles.
• Refuel and prepare generators as part of the delivery and collection process.
• Attend customer sites to carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs when required.
• Participate in an on-call rota to support customers and equipment outside normal working hours.
• Keep equipment clean and the workshop/yard maintained to a high standard.
• Follow all company Health & Safety procedures and relevant industry standards.
• Support ongoing improvements to maintenance processes and working practices.

Skills & Experience

• Previous experience working with diesel engines is essential.
• Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing generators, plant, heavy machinery or similar equipment would be advantageous.
• Relevant qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, Plant Maintenance or a similar discipline.
• Apprenticeship-trained engineers are encouraged to apply.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working on larger diesel engines such as Perkins or Cummins would be highly beneficial.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work independently.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Forklift experience would be advantageous.

Benefits

• EOT Bonus Scheme – share in the success of the business.
• Training, upskilling and career progression opportunities.
• Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme.
• Company pension scheme.
• Private medical scheme.
• Life assurance with access to healthcare support and counselling services.
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 28 days.
• Cycle to Work Scheme.
• Employee Referral Scheme.
• Full training and ongoing development.
• Opportunity to build your experience across a range of diesel-powered equipment.