PDI Engineer

PT Renewables ?; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A renewable energy services company in Bristol is seeking a PDI Engineer to join their team. The role involves servicing and maintaining generators, troubleshooting faults, and providing on-site support. Candidates should have a strong mechanical or electrical background and a full UK driving licence. This position offers a friendly work environment and opportunities for career development.

Qualifications

• Strong generator knowledge with proven fault‑finding abilities.
• Mechanical or electrical background essential.
• Full UK driving licence (towing categories preferred).

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair hire fleet generators and ancillary equipment.
• Trooubleshoot and repair generator faults.
• Conduct site surveys and provide technical support.

Skills

Generator knowledge

Fault-finding

Mechanical background

Electrical background

Customer service

Forklift operation

Job description

Base pay range

PDI Engineer / Generator Service & Maintenance Technician – Bristol

Location: Bristol | Hours: Full-Time

We are looking for an experienced PDI Engineer to join a busy generator service and maintenance team in Bristol. This role offers hands‑on work with hire fleet generators and customer equipment, including fault‑finding, breakdown repairs, and on‑site support.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain, and repair hire fleet generators and ancillary equipment.
• Troubleshoot and repair generator faults, both in‑depot and on customer sites.
• Assist with synchronising generators for set‑to‑set and set‑to‑mains applications.
• Deliver, collect, load, and offload generators and equipment safely.
• Operate forklifts in the yard and maintain a tidy workshop environment.
• Assist customers with on‑site equipment setup, including running cables.
• Conduct site surveys and provide technical support for special projects.
• Participate in a 1‑in‑4 on‑call rota.
• Maintain health & safety compliance and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience Required

• Strong generator knowledge with proven fault‑finding abilities.
• Mechanical or electrical background essential.
• Full UK driving licence (towing categories preferred).
• Forklift licence desirable (training can be provided).
• Strong communication skills with a customer‑focused approach.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• CSCS/ECS card preferred (training can be provided).

Why this role?

• Hands‑on engineering work with varied tasks.
• Opportunity to grow skills in generator servicing and on‑site electrical/mechanical work.
• Friendly, supportive team environment with career development opportunities.

Seniority level

Associate

Employment type

Full‑time

Job function

Product Management, Business Development, and Distribution

Industries

Services for Renewable Energy