Generator Engineer

Pertemps Cardiff; Bridge Yate; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency in the UK is seeking a Generator Engineer to join a busy depot team in Warmley. The role involves servicing and maintaining large generator sets, assisting in equipment handling, and driving forklifts. Candidates should be qualified in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or have relevant experience. The position offers a salary of £30,415 - £38,300, along with benefits such as an annual bonus scheme, company pension, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Training and career progression

Company pension

Private medical cover

Life assurance and wellbeing support

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Overtime available

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Relevant experience with generators is acceptable.
• Full UK driving licence is essential.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain large generators in the rental fleet.
• Assist with loading and unloading equipment.
• Participate in engineer on-call rota.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering qualification

Experience with generators or large diesel engines

Full UK driving licence

Forklift licence

Workshop experience

CSCS card

Ability to work independently

Flexible approach

Education

City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent

Job description

Generator Engineer

Location: Warmley (Bristol)
Salary: £30,415 - £38,300
Type: Full-Time, Permanent

We are looking for a Generator Engineer to join a busy depot team, supporting the preparation, testing, and repair of large generator sets (500 KVA and above). This is mainly depot-based, with occasional travel to customer sites.

Benefits

• Annual bonus scheme
• Training, upskilling, and career progression
• Company pension
• Private medical cover
• Life assurance and wellbeing support
• 23 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with service)
• Overtime available

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and ensure upkeep of large generators in the rental fleet, following manufacturer schedules
• Assist with loading and unloading equipment in the yard
• Drive forklifts in the yard (training provided if required)
• Re-book generators into stock
• Carry out servicing and repairs on customer equipment off-site when needed
• Participate in engineer on-call rota (currently 1 week in 8, with training)
• Maintain tidy, safe workspaces and follow Health & Safety standards

Skills & Experience

• Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, or Plant (City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent)
• OR relevant experience with generators or large diesel engines
• Full UK driving licence essential (towing categories preferred)
• Forklift licence advantageous (training can be provided)
• Workshop experience advantageous
• CSCS card preferred but not essential
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible approach to meet business needs

Apply

If this role is of interest please click apply to send your CV, or if you have any questions contact Kirk at Pertemps (phone number removed)