Generator Engineer

Pertemps Cardiff; Eastleigh; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment company is seeking a Yard Engineer in Eastleigh, UK. This full-time position offers a salary between £26,750 and £32,680. The role involves servicing generators, assisting in the yard, and maintaining high safety standards. Applicants should have a qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience. Perks include an annual bonus scheme, training, and a company pension. Interested candidates should apply with their CV or contact for more details.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Training, upskilling, and career progression

Company pension

Private medical cover

Life assurance and wellbeing support

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, or Plant.
• Completed apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or proven experience servicing diesel generators.
• Strong fault-finding and communication skills required.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and service generators for the hire fleet.
• Repair generators on-site as required.
• Drive forklifts in the yard (training provided).
• Synchronise generators on site when required.

Skills

Fault-finding

Communication skills

Education

Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Completed apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

Forklift licence

Job description

Overview

Yard Engineer – Location: Southampton (Eastleigh). Salary: £26,750 - £32,680. Type: Full-Time, Permanent.

What's in it for you

• 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

Responsibilities

• Prepare and service generators for the hire fleet
• Repair generators on-site as required
• Assist with loading/unloading equipment in the yard
• Drive forklifts in the yard (training provided if required)
• Deliver and collect generators and ancillary equipment using company vehicles
• Participate in the on-call rota as needed
• Synchronise generators on site when required
• Maintain safe, tidy workspaces and comply with Health & Safety standards
• Follow ISO 9001 procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience

• Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, or Plant (City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ, or equivalent)
• OR completed apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering
• OR proven experience servicing diesel generators or maintaining plant machinery
• Strong fault-finding and communication skills
• Forklift licence preferred

How to apply

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