Generator Yard Engineer – Hands-On, Yard & On-Call

PT Renewables ?; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 32,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Training and career progression opportunities

Private medical and life assurance

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Job summary

A renewable energy services company is seeking a hands-on Yard Engineer to join their busy team in Bristol. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, testing, and repairing generators, mainly in the yard but with occasional travel to customer sites. Candidates need a qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field, alongside strong fault-finding skills and a forklift license is preferred. This role offers a competitive salary between £28,000–£32,000 and opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Must be eligible to work in the UK.
• Strong fault-finding and communication skills are essential.
• Forklift truck license is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, service, and maintain generators for hire.
• Carry out repairs on generators at customer sites when needed.
• Assist with loading and offloading equipment.
• Drive a forklift truck in the yard as required.
• Manage generator deliveries and returns, including refueling.
• Take part in an on-call rota.
• Keep work areas and vehicles clean and safe.
• Follow health & safety procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Fault-finding skills

Communication skills

Forklift truck license (preferred)

Education

Qualification or apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, or Plant

Job description

A renewable energy services company is seeking a hands-on Yard Engineer to join their busy team in Bristol. In this role, you will be responsible for preparing, testing, and repairing generators, mainly in the yard but with occasional travel to customer sites. Candidates need a qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or a related field, alongside strong fault-finding skills and a forklift license is preferred. This role offers a competitive salary between £28,000–£32,000 and opportunities for training and career progression.