Generator Workshop Engineer

First Military Recruitment; West of England; On-site; GBP 31,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus Scheme

Training & progression

Company pension

Holiday entitlement

Private medical

Life assurance

Bank holidays

Job summary

First Military Recruitment is partnering with a client to recruit a Generator Workshop Engineer in Bristol. You will service, diagnose, and repair diesel generators, ensuring high standards of safety and customer service while supporting the South West operation.

The role involves planned servicing, fault diagnosis, and working both independently and as part of a team, with progression opportunities and a benefits package. Training and overtime available.

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, Plant Maintenance, or similar (City & Guilds/BTEC) or completed apprenticeship.
• Proven experience servicing and repairing generator sets (FG Wilson, Cummins or similar).
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and in a team.
• CSCS/ECS/CCNSG desirable but not essential; training available.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing and preventive maintenance on diesel generators.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on rental generators; ensure issues are resolved efficiently.
• Maintain high health and safety standards in the workshop and work areas.
• Comply with quality, environmental, energy management and health & safety procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service and build positive relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the engineering team's success.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical engineering

Diesel generator servicing

Fault-finding/diagnostics

Full UK driving licence

Communication/customer service

Teamwork

Desirable safety cards

Education

Engineering qualification

Diesel fitting/plant maintenance qualification

City & Guilds / BTEC

Apprenticeship completed

Job description

JR350: Generator Workshop Engineer
Location: Bristol
Salary: £31,000 - £40,000 Per Annum + Progression + Bonus + Overtime

Overview:

First Military Recruitment is working in partnership with our reputable client who is seeking a Workshop Engineer to join their team. This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer to support a growing South West operation, carrying out maintenance, servicing, and repairs on a fleet of rental generators.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Carry out planned servicing and preventative maintenance on diesel generators.
• Diagnose faults and complete repairs on rental generators, ensuring issues are resolved efficiently.
• Maintain high standards of health and safety, ensuring company work areas are clean, safe, and well organised.
• Comply with company quality, environmental, energy management, and health & safety procedures.
• Deliver excellent customer service while building positive working relationships with customers and colleagues.
• Support continuous improvement initiatives and contribute to the success of the engineering team.

Skills and Qualifications:

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, Plant Maintenance, or a similar discipline (e.g. City & Guilds or BTEC), or completion of a recognised engineering apprenticeship.
• Proven experience servicing and repairing generator sets, particularly FG Wilson, Cummins, or similar equipment.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• ECS, CSCS or CCNSG card is desirable but not essential, as training can be provided.

Benefits:

• Bonus Scheme
• Training, upskilling, and career progression
• Company pension scheme
• Buy and Sell Holiday scheme
• Private medical scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) - increasing with length of service up to 28 days

JR327: Generator Workshop Engineer
Location: Bristol
Salary: £31,000- £40,000 Per Annum + Progression + Bonus + Overtime