Generator Service Engineer

SeeMeHired; England; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A national provider of temporary power solutions is seeking Service Engineers to maintain the functionality of equipment such as generators and distribution systems. The role involves conducting routine inspections, repairs, and installations while providing exceptional customer service. Candidates must have mechanical or electrical skills and experience working with generator engines. The position offers competitive salary and benefits, emphasizing employee development and environmental responsibility.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Company van

Generous holiday allowance

Training and progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Skills in mechanical or electrical disciplines relevant to equipment.
• Adequate skills for performing competent maintenance routines.
• Experience with generator engines is essential.
• Clean appearance and full driving license required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections, testing, and servicing.
• Attend breakdowns and repairs while maintaining safety standards.
• Ensure company vehicles are in good condition.
• Seek time for self-development relevant to the role.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Fault diagnosis

Customer service

Maintenance routines

Education

C and G, NVQ, or recognized professional qualifications

Tools

Diesel generators

Job description

We are seeking Service Engineers to uphold the operational functionality and presentation of Wernick Power Solutions (WPS) equipment, including generators, diesel tanks, distribution systems, cabling, and associated ancillaries. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will conduct routine inspections, testing, servicing, attend breakdowns and repairs, and perform installation and commissioning tasks while maintaining our high standards of customer service, safety, and quality.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to and promote SHEQ group standards.
• Achieve optimum, yet safe productivity levels with designated workload.
• Ensure all transactional elements of the role are managed effectively, such as breakdowns, services, PDI's, determining damage, and time sheets.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Provide Safety Observations for any unsafe practice in the depot or on a customer site.
• Ensure overdue servicing is kept below 6% of total fleet in your designated area.
• Have all training and competencies updated via the PDP skills matrix.
• Provide support outside normal job role as and when required for the Depot and Service Manager.
• Ensure the company vehicle is kept in good condition and stocked with appropriate tools, oils, consumables and safety equipment.
• Seek time to self‑develop (relevant to role) via training platforms, online learning hubs and structured training sessions.
• Provide support for colleagues as and when required and/or when you deem necessary.
• Ensure depot and engineering standards.

Qualifications and Experience

• Skills and experience in mechanical or electrical disciplines relevant to the scope of equipment involved in the role.
• Adequate skills for performing competent maintenance routines, whether in field service or depot‑based roles.
• In‑depth skills for competent fault diagnosis, dismantling, repair, and testing of the defined equipment type, for repair roles.
• Experience in working with generator engines is essential; applications without this experience will not be considered.
• Hold a C and G, NVQ, or other recognised professional or vocational qualifications in the relevant technical discipline.
• In‑depth experience in multiple technical disciplines, such as mechanical and electrical.
• Hands‑on experience in service, maintenance, installation and repair of diesel‑driven generators.
• For servicing and maintenance roles, whether field service or depot based, skills must be adequate to reliably perform or quickly develop reliable performance of competent maintenance routines.
• For repair role skills must be in depth, sufficient for competent fault diagnosis, dismantling, repair and testing of the defined equipment type.
• Experience in working with generator engines is an essential criteria and applications without the above essentials will not be considered.
• Clean and tidy appearance is essential as you will be meeting our customers, and a full driving licence as travel will be an essential part of the job.

About Wernick Power

Wernick Power, a recent addition to the Wernick Group, is a national provider of temporary power generation solutions. Established in 1934, the Wernick Group remains a family‑run and owned company, witnessing a significant increase in profits over the last five years. Our success is attributed to the dedication and quality of our workforce, comprising individuals with enthusiasm, vision, friendliness, and a can‑do spirit.

The Wernick® Group of Companies

The Wernick Group of Companies has a proud history stretching back to 1934, growing from a humble maker of poultry crates to become Britain's largest independent manufacturer and hirer of portable and modular accommodation.

Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?

Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family‑owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward‑looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.

Diverse Opportunities: Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off‑grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.

Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn’t just a goal; it’s our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.

Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within. Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.

Simplicity and Efficiency: Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency. This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications.

Environmental and Social Responsibility: We’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment. Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people.

Clear path to progression: We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress. That’s why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee. With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals.

Trainee programmes: Start your career with one of our trainee programmes. These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer an advance career progression. The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots. Engage in hands‑on experience as you become a member of our team. The Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company. Gain valuable insights, mentorship and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company.

Training and development: Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do. We recognise the need to invest in training and development. By offering a range of training days and courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals. We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles. We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Company van.
• Overtime available.
• On call pay.
• Generous holiday allowance, with options to buy, sell or carry over holidays.
• Group pension and annual salary review.
• Life assurance and personal accident insurance.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Training and progression opportunities within a family‑run and well‑established company.
• Open door policy, encouraging direct communication with management.
• Additional benefits including cycle to work scheme, employee referral scheme, discounted retailers’ scheme, and corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers.