Mechanical Workshop Engineer

Pertemps; Kingswood; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EOT Bonus Scheme

Annual Leave 23 days + bank holidays (

Company Pension Scheme

Private Medical Scheme

Life Assurance

Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Employee Referral Scheme

Training & Development

Job summary

Pertemps is recruiting for a Yard Engineer / PDI Technician based at our Bristol depot. You will service and maintain hire fleet generators, perform inspections, and support customer-owned equipment across a busy workshop and yard environment.

The role combines hands-on mechanical/electrical work with occasional customer-site visits and on-call duties. A proactive mindset and willingness to develop skills through training are essential.

Qualifications

• Previous experience with generators or related equipment is advantageous.
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills are essential.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, inspections and maintenance of hire fleet generators and equipment.
• Fault-find and complete breakdown repairs on generators and rental equipment.
• Assist with customer equipment repairs when required.
• Attend customer sites to assist with generator installations and synchronising for set-to-set and set-to-mains applications.
• Load and unload equipment within the yard and operate forklift trucks (training provided).
• Deliver and collect generators using company vehicles, refuel where required.

Skills

Fault finding

Customer service

Communication

Full UK driving licence

Education

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering background

Tools

Forklift licence

CSCS / ECS card

Job description

Yard Engineer - PDI Technician

Location: Bristol

Salary: £29,000 – £34,000 per annum, dependent on experience

Contract: Full-time, Permanent

Benefits & Package

• EOT Bonus Scheme – Share in the company's success and receive a bonus from its profits.


• Annual Leave – 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 28 days.


• Company Pension Scheme


• Private Medical Scheme


• Life Assurance


• Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme


• Cycle to Work Scheme


• Employee Referral Scheme


• Training & Development

About the Role

An excellent opportunity has arisen for a Yard Engineer / PDI Technician to join one of the UK's leading generator specialists at their Bristol depot.

The company provides generator hire and power solutions to a wide range of industries, including construction, infrastructure, electrical contractors and utilities.

Working as part of the depot team, you will be responsible for the inspection, servicing, maintenance and repair of generators and associated equipment across the company's rental fleet, as well as customer-owned equipment.

This is a varied, hands-on role combining workshop and yard-based engineering duties with occasional customer site visits. You will also have the opportunity to develop your technical skills through ongoing training and career progression.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, inspections and maintenance of hire fleet generators and associated equipment.


• Fault-find and complete breakdown repairs on generators and other rental equipment.


• Assist with customer equipment repairs when required.


• Attend customer sites to assist with generator installations and synchronising generators for set-to-set and set-to-mains applications.


• Assist with loading and unloading equipment within the yard.


• Operate forklift trucks within the yard (training can be provided).


• Deliver and collect generators and ancillary equipment using company vehicles, including refuelling where required.


• Assist customers with running cables on-site when necessary.


• Carry out site surveys for specialist projects.


• Complete general yard and workshop maintenance, ensuring work areas remain clean, tidy and safe.


• Participate in the company on-call rota, approximately one week in four.


• Liaise with the Depot Foreman regarding equipment allocation, parts, oils and fuels.


• Complete vehicle safety checks and follow all company health and safety procedures.

About You

• Previous experience working with generators would be advantageous.


• A mechanical or electrical engineering background is essential.


• Good fault-finding and diagnostic skills.


• Strong communication and customer service skills.


• Full UK driving licence essential; towing categories would be an advantage.


• Forklift licence preferred, although training can be provided.


• CSCS / ECS card preferred, although training can be provided.


• Able to work independently and as part of a team.


• A flexible approach to work, including participation in an on-call rota.

Additional Information

Due to the nature of the company's work, DBS checks will be carried out on successful applicants. Any offer of employment will be subject to satisfactory references and DBS checks.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.