Generator Engineer (Workshop)

Finning International; Cannock; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual Bonus

Healthcare benefits (medical, optical,

Life insurance

Company share scheme

Laptop and phone

CAT product training

Overtime

Flexible working options

Job summary

Finning Power Rental LP (UK) is seeking a Workshop based Generator Engineer to mobilise rental equipment for on-site projects across the UK and Ireland. You will perform repairs, maintenance, inspections and testing to ensure generators, loadbanks, transformers and ancillaries are in serviceable condition and ready for hire.

The role requires an Apprenticeship or NVQ Level 3 and strong Health & Safety knowledge, with experience in electrical and mechanical systems.

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Further mechanical/electronic engineering qualifications.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Driver’s license.
• Proven hands-on experience in testing and troubleshooting complex faults on mechanical and electrical systems across generators, transformers and loadbanks.
• 5+ years in rental energy sector or similar industry.

Responsibilities

• Test, service and maintain the rental fleet equipment per maintenance schedules (15%).
• Perform intermediate repairs and document them accurately and safely.
• Provide recommendations on repairs to maximise fleet availability and ROI.
• Lead logistics for inbound/outbound equipment and synchronization of generators.
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical systems to maintain fleet availability.
• Complete Ready to Rent inspections and document required repairs.
• Lead rental returns and pre-delivery inspections and report damages.
• Keep depot areas in line with contamination control and safety guidelines.
• Deliver high standards of technical support and customer service to customers and internal teams.
• Prepare accurate reporting and documentation using the correct systems.
• Support on-site installations, repair and maintenance across regions.
• Adhere to Health & Safety policies and complete pre-task risk assessments.

Skills

Analytical skills

Interpersonal skills

Mentoring teammates

Health & Safety

Customer focus

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical or Electronic

Apprenticeship trained

Further engineering qualifications

Tools

Loadbank testing

Electrical testing

Generators knowledge

Job description

Company: Finning Power Rental LP (UK) Number of Openings: 1 Worker Type: Permanent Position

Overview: As a Workshop based Generator Engineer for the Finning Power Rental team, you will be working on a wide range of rental equipment required to support electric prime, back up and emergency power projects across the UK and Ireland. Your main job responsibilities include preparing and executing the mobilisation of rental equipment to meet required customer needs for on‑site projects and performing various types of repairs, maintenance, inspections and testing to ensure the rental fleet, including generators, load-banks, transformers, fuel tanks and ancillaries, are in a serviceable condition and ready for hire to support our customer’s needs.

Job Description

About Us Finning Power Rental is a leading provider of temporary and emergency power solutions to hire and rent across the U.K. and Ireland. As part of the Finning group, we are the largest global dealer of Cat® products and services. From planned projects to unexpected outages, we provide power rental options across all industries, including construction, data centres, healthcare, manufacturing, and offshore applications. Whatever your sector, you can be assured you're in safe hands with our specialist teams of expert engineers that think globally and act locally.

Benefits

• Salary Circa £27,000 - £40,000 (dependant on experience)
• 25 days holiday (purchase up to 5 extra days holiday)
• Annual Bonus
• Healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry, and new child payments to support new parents)
• Access to company share scheme
• Life insurance
• Laptop and phone
• CAT product training
• Overtime
• Additionally, you will benefit from enhanced maternity and paternity packages, family-friendly policies to support working parents, enhanced flexible working options, support from a team of 40+ Mental Health first aiders, employee wellbeing solutions, the opportunity to work with your charity of choice, and length of service & recognition awards.

Major Job Functions

• Test, service and maintain the rental fleet equipment, including generators, transformers, fuel tanks, loadbanks, cables, panels and ancillaries, in line with the correct maintenance schedules. (15%)
• Perform up to and including intermediate level repairs on the rental equipment in a quick, safe and efficient way and ensure all relevant documentation is completed. (10%)
• Provide recommendations and technical support on repairs required to help ensure that the best solution is completed in line with fleet availability and ROI of the equipment. (10%)
• Lead the preparation and execution of logistics for inbound and outbound equipment, including the synchronisation of generators and proof of correct functionality where required. (20%)
• Perform diagnostics and repairs on electrical and mechanical systems for all fleet equipment ensuring issues are resolved in a quick, safe and efficient way. Utilise internal systems to foresee and prevent potential issues to maintain fleet availability to expected levels (15%)
• Complete the Ready to Rent process for the rental equipment in a timely manner, recording the inspection and documenting any required repairs using the correct system and processes. (10%)
• Lead the rental returns and pre delivery process for the rental equipment, ensuring the inspection is recorded using the correct system and any damages are reported in line with the correct process. (5%)
• Ensure Depot working areas are kept in line with contamination control guidelines and all tooling/service equipment is checked and safe to use escalating any concerns to the relevant management team. (5%)
• Deliver a high standard of technical support and customer service to all customers and internal teams, including Commercial and Sales, and always maintain a positive and professional relationship. (5%)
• Complete accurate reporting and documentation using the correct systems and in line with Depot processes. (5%)
• Support on‑site work including installations, repair and maintenance if required across all regions. (5%)
• Full adherence to all Health & Safety policies and procedures, including positive approach to ‘Logincident’ and pre-task risk assessments in a timely manner. (5%)

Specific Skills

• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills with the ability to communicate complex technical issues in an easy to understand manner.
• Ability to work in a fast‑paced, self‑directed, entrepreneurial environment.
• Ability to direct and mentor members of Finning Power Rental engineering team, including apprentices, and sub‑contractors.
• Resourceful, with the ability to work independently.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances.
• Excellent understanding of Health & Safety regulations.
• Customer focused and commercially aware.
• Process driven.
• Flexible approach to 24/7 business.

Knowledge

• Strong working experience of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems.
• Good knowledge of product range, including control systems, across the rental equipment portfolio
• Good working knowledge of Loadbank process including the setup and testing processes

Accountability

Ensure that you work safely and in accordance with the QHSSE policies and procedures of the company to prevent accidents from happening and report near misses, incidents and accidents immediately without any delay. Ensure you work in adherence to the Company’s Electrical Safety Policy.

Education & Experience

• Apprenticeship trained, NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical or Electronic) or equivalent.
• Further mechanical and/or electronic engineering qualifications.
• Good knowledge of Health & Safety.
• Strong understanding of Electrical Safety.
• Driver’s license.
• A proven track record and technical hands‑on experience in testing and troubleshooting complex faults on mechanical and electrical systems across a wide range of equipment including Generators, Transformers and Loadbanks.
• A proven track record and technical hands‑on experience in performing maintenance and intermediate level repairs on mechanical and electrical systems across a wide range of equipment including Generators, Transformers and Loadbanks.
• A proven track record and technical hands‑on experience in Generator, Loadbank and Transformer set up and operation.
• 5 years’ plus experience in an engineering role in the Rental energy sector or similar industry.
• Fork lift license (desirable).

If you would like to be part of an industry leading company seeing rapid growth in the rental sector, then this could be a fantastic role for you.

Equal Opportunity

At Finning, we prioritize creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer, and we actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. As a company, we continuously strive to enhance our outreach to individuals of all backgrounds and identities. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Furthermore, Finning is committed to collaborating with and providing reasonable accommodations /adjustments to individuals with disabilities. If you require an adjustment/accommodation at any point during the recruitment process, please inform your recruiter. Finning is a forces‑friendly employer having signed the Armed Forces Covenant, and pledges to treat those who serve or have served in the armed forces, and their families fairly.

About Us

Finning is the world's largest Caterpillar dealer delivering unrivalled service for over 80 years. The company sells, rents and provides parts and service for equipment and engines to customers in various industries, including mining, construction, petroleum, forestry and a wide range of power systems applications. Finning employs approximately 14,500 people world‑wide and operates in three geographies, with the head office in Vancouver, BC, Canada.

Our Divisions

Finning International Inc. is the corporate head office of the publicly traded corporation, which is listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol: FTT.

Finning Canada is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in British Columbia, Alberta, Saskatchewan, the Northwest Territories, and a portion of Nunavut.

Finning South America is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in Chile, Argentina, and Bolivia.

Finning UK and Ireland is the authorized dealer for Caterpillar products in the United Kingdom and Ireland.

Rental of equipment is facilitated through the dealership locations as well as The Cat Rental Store locations in Finning Canada and Finning South America.

OEM Remanufacturing - OEM, a Finning enterprise, is one of North America's most advanced engine and powertrain component remanufacturing providers and is located in Edmonton, Alberta.