Generator Service Engineer

SeeMeHired.com; Widnes; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Bonus scheme

Group pension

Life Assurance

Employee assistance programme

Free onsite parking

Cycle to Work

Job summary

Wernick Power Solutions, part of the Wernick Group, is seeking a Generator Service Engineer to service and install generator equipment from Aldridge, reporting to the Service Manager. The role covers inspections, testing, servicing, breakdowns, repairs, and commissioning, with a paid on-call rota to ensure clients have power as required.

You will uphold safety standards, drive quality, and actively develop skills while maintaining customer service excellence and depot/engineering standards.

Qualifications

• Proven mechanical or electrical expertise directly relevant to power generation equipment.
• Experience with routine maintenance, servicing, and testing.
• Hands-on generator engine experience essential.
• Candidates with a driving license and willingness to travel.

Responsibilities

• Adhere to SHEQ standards and maintain safety culture.
• Optimise productivity across workload and ensure timely service delivery.
• Conduct breakdown addressing, repairs, and installation/commissioning tasks.
• Maintain depot and fleet servicing targets (e.g., overdue servicing).
• Keep company vehicle well-equipped and maintained.

Skills

Generator engine experience

Maintenance & servicing

Fault diagnosis & repair

Driving license

Education

C&G/NVQ in relevant technical discipline

Multi-disciplinary mechanical and electrical experience

Job description

Generator Service Engineer

Join Wernick Power Solutions, a dynamic and growing part of the Wernick Group, a family-owned company with a proud heritage since 1934. As a national leader in temporary power generation, we've seen significant growth, driven by the dedication, vision, and 'can-do' spirit of our team. We're not just a company; we're a community where enthusiasm and quality are truly valued.

We are seeking a skilled and proactive Generator Service Engineer to become a vital part of our team in Aldridge.

In this role, you will ensure the seamless operational functionality and pristine presentation of our diverse range of equipment, including generators, diesel tanks, distribution systems, and associated ancillaries. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will expertly conduct routine inspections, comprehensive testing, and meticulous servicing. Your responsibilities will extend to efficiently addressing breakdowns, performing essential repairs, and executing precise installation and commissioning tasks, all while upholding our unwavering commitment to exceptional customer service, stringent safety standards, and superior quality.

This role includes participation in a paid on‑call rota, ensuring our clients always have the power they need.

About the role

Key Responsibilities:

• Champion and adhere to all SHEQ (Safety, Health, Environment, Quality) group standards, fostering a culture of safety.

• Optimise productivity safely and efficiently across your designated workload, ensuring timely service delivery.

• Meticulously manage all job‑related administration, including breakdowns, services, pre‑delivery inspections (PDIs), damage assessments, and timesheets.

• Deliver exceptional customer service, building strong relationships with our clients.

• Proactively identify and report any unsafe practices within the depot or on customer sites, contributing to a secure working environment.

• Maintain Wernick's high standards by keeping overdue servicing below 6% for the fleet in your area.

• Commit to continuous professional development, ensuring all training and competencies are current.

• Provide flexible support to the Depot and Service Manager, adapting to evolving operational needs.

• Maintain the company vehicle to the highest standards, ensuring it is well‑equipped with necessary tools, consumables, and safety gear.

• Actively pursue self‑development through training platforms, online learning, and structured sessions to enhance your expertise.

• Collaborate effectively with colleagues, offering support and sharing knowledge as required.

• Uphold and enhance depot and engineering operational standards.

Essential Skills & Experience:

• Proven mechanical or electrical expertise directly relevant to power generation equipment.

• Demonstrable competence in performing comprehensive maintenance routines, whether in a field service or depot setting.

• Strong capabilities in fault diagnosis, dismantling, repair, and testing of defined equipment types.

• Crucially, hands‑on experience with generator engines is essential; applications without this specific experience will not be considered.

Desirable Qualifications & Attributes:

• A C&G, NVQ, or other recognised professional or vocational qualification in a relevant technical discipline.

• Extensive experience across multiple technical disciplines, such as both mechanical and electrical.

• Practical, hands‑on experience in the service, maintenance, installation, and repair of diesel‑driven generators.

Your Future at Wernick:

At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that’s building the future of temporary power solutions. Join our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality. We believe in being 'Altogether Stronger' and offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your well‑being and career growth:

• Financial Security: Competitive salary, bonus scheme, group pension, annual salary review, Life Assurance, Personal Accident Insurance.

• Work‑Life Balance: Generous holiday allowance (rising with service, with options to sell/carry over), Christmas shutdown, annual paid volunteering day.

• Career Development: Extensive training and progression opportunities, long service awards, Employee of the Month, customer service recognition.

• Well‑being & Perks: Employee assistance programme, free onsite parking, Cycle to Work scheme, corporate eyecare, and a comprehensive benefits scheme offering discounts at major retailers and restaurants.

• Engaged Culture: Open‑door policy and an 'Ideas Portal' for direct communication with the CEO.

We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Please note, the company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers for this role; you must have the right to work in the UK.

About the company

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.

Required Criteria

• Generally, skills and experience in mechanical or electrical disciplines which are relevant to the scope of equipment types involved in the role
• 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 as is a full driving license as travel will be an essential part of the job.

Desired Criteria

• Hold a C and G, NVQ or other recognised professional or vocational qualifications in the relevant technical discipline.
• Have in‑depth experience of a multiple technical disciplines, e.g. both mechanical and electrical.
• Hands‑on experience of service, maintenance, installation and repair of diesel driven generators.