Generator Engineer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Yard Engineer for a busy power equipment depot in Warmley, England. The successful candidate will prepare, test, and repair generator sets, while adhering to safety standards. Qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering are required, along with good fault-finding skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and career development opportunities within a supportive work environment. Forklift training is provided if needed and additional overtime is available.

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 preferred.
• Proven experience servicing diesel generators or maintaining plant machinery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and service generators for the hire fleet.
• Repair generators on-site.
• Assist with loading/unloading equipment in the yard.
• Drive forklifts in the yard.
• Deliver and collect generators using company vehicles.
• Participate in the on-call rota.
• Synchronise generators on site.
• Maintain safe workspaces and comply with Health & Safety standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering qualification

Diesel Fitting qualification

Plant qualification

Strong fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Forklift licence

Education

City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ, or equivalent

Job description

Yard Engineer

Location: Warmley, South Gloucestershire

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

We're looking for a Yard Engineer to join a busy power equipment depot, supporting the preparation, testing and repair of generator sets. This is a mainly yard-based role with occasional customer site visits.

Key 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

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)