Generator Yard Engineer

Pertemps; Birmingham; On-site; GBP 27,000 - 32,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power solutions provider is looking for a Yard Engineer in Birmingham to support their rental teams. This role involves preparing and servicing generator sets, completing repairs at customer sites, and performing general yard duties. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in engineering or proven experience servicing diesel generators. Benefits include competitive salary, training opportunities, and a company pension scheme.

Benefits

Employee Ownership Trust bonus scheme

Training and career progression

Company pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Diesel Fitting.
• Proven experience in servicing diesel generators.
• Strong communication skills and fault-finding abilities.

Responsibilities

• Preparing and servicing generators for the hire fleet.
• Carrying out repairs on generators at customer sites.
• Assisting with general yard duties, including loading equipment.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering Qualification

Strong fault-finding abilities

Communication skills

Forklift Truck Licence

Education

City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ or equivalent

Approved engineering apprenticeship

Job description

Yard Engineer

Birmingham

Permanent

Up to £32k DOE

An industry-leading power solutions provider is seeking a Yard Engineer to join their skilled and dedicated team. Operating nationwide, this organisation specialises in supplying reliable, sustainable generator solutions to a wide range of sectors including construction, infrastructure, utilities, and commercial environments.

The Role

Based primarily in the yard, you will support the workshop and rental teams with the preparation, testing, servicing, and repair of generator sets. While the role is predominantly site-based, there may be occasional travel to customer locations.

Key Responsibilities

• Preparing, servicing, and maintaining generators for the hire fleet
• Carrying out repairs on generators at customer sites when required
• Assisting with general yard duties, including loading and offloading equipment
• Operating a forklift truck as needed
• Re‑booking generators delivered by third‑party transport
• Delivering and collecting generators and ancillary equipment, including re‑fuelling
• Taking part in the company’s on‑call rota
• Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, including yard areas and company vehicles
• Adhering to Health & Safety policies and ISO 9001:2015 processes, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience Required

• Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, Plant, or similar (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ)
• OR completion of an approved engineering apprenticeship
• OR proven experience servicing diesel generators
• Strong fault‑finding abilities and communication skills
• Forklift Truck Licence (preferred)

Benefits / Salary

Up to £32k DOE

• Monday‑Friday 8 am‑5 pm
• Employee Ownership Trust bonus scheme
• Training, upskilling, and clear career progression
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical cover (with capped excess)
• Life assurance and access to wellbeing support services
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays (increasing with service)

If this role is of interest to you then please contact Jodie Hodgson at Pertemps.