Generator & Yard Engineer - Hands-on Tech with Benefits

Pertemps Cardiff; Warmley; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Yard Engineer for a busy power equipment depot in Warmley, England. The successful candidate will prepare, test, and repair generator sets, while adhering to safety standards. Qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering are required, along with good fault-finding skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and career development opportunities within a supportive work environment. Forklift training is provided if needed and additional overtime is available.

Benefits

Annual bonus scheme

Training, upskilling, and career progression

Company pension

Private medical cover

Life assurance and wellbeing support

23 days holiday + bank holidays

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, or Plant.
• Completed apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering preferred.
• Proven experience servicing diesel generators or maintaining plant machinery.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and service generators for the hire fleet.
• Repair generators on-site.
• Assist with loading/unloading equipment in the yard.
• Drive forklifts in the yard.
• Deliver and collect generators using company vehicles.
• Participate in the on-call rota.
• Synchronise generators on site.
• Maintain safe workspaces and comply with Health & Safety standards.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering qualification

Diesel Fitting qualification

Plant qualification

Strong fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Forklift licence

Education

City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ, or equivalent

Job description

A recruitment agency is seeking a Yard Engineer for a busy power equipment depot in Warmley, England. The successful candidate will prepare, test, and repair generator sets, while adhering to safety standards. Qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering are required, along with good fault-finding skills. This full-time role offers a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and career development opportunities within a supportive work environment. Forklift training is provided if needed and additional overtime is available.