Generator Yard Technician – Service & Maintenance

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

Job summary

A leading power solutions provider based in Birmingham is seeking a Yard Engineer for a permanent position. You will support the workshop and rental teams, preparing and maintaining generators while adhering to health and safety policies. Suitable candidates will have qualifications in mechanical/electrical engineering or proven experience with diesel generators. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £32k DOE and various employee benefits including training, a pension scheme, and wellness support.

Benefits

Employee Ownership Trust bonus scheme

Training and upskilling opportunities

Company pension scheme

Private medical cover

Life assurance

Access to wellbeing support services

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Qualified in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, Plant, or similar.
• Completed an approved engineering apprenticeship or have relevant experience.
• Strong fault‑finding abilities and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, service, and maintain generators for the hire fleet.
• Carry out repairs on generators at customer sites.
• Assist with general yard duties, including loading and unloading equipment.

Skills

Fault-finding abilities

Communication skills

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering qualifications

Experience servicing diesel generators

Forklift Truck Licence

Education

Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, or similar (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ)

Completion of an approved engineering apprenticeship

Job description

A leading power solutions provider based in Birmingham is seeking a Yard Engineer for a permanent position. You will support the workshop and rental teams, preparing and maintaining generators while adhering to health and safety policies. Suitable candidates will have qualifications in mechanical/electrical engineering or proven experience with diesel generators. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £32k DOE and various employee benefits including training, a pension scheme, and wellness support.