PDI & Generator Service Technician

Power Electrics; North Cheam; On-site; GBP 26,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EOT Bonus Scheme

Training & career progression

Holiday buy & sell scheme

Company pension

Job summary

Power Electrics seeks a capable service technician to maintain and repair generator fleets for both rental and customer-owned equipment. You will work from the Bristol depot, performing on-site set-ups, fault finding, and routine maintenance while liaising with customers to ensure satisfaction.

The role requires a mechanical or electrical background, a driving licence (towage a bonus), and potentially forklift or CSCS/ECS training. DBS checks apply; on-call rota is 1 in 4.

Qualifications

• Experience with generators and mechanical/electrical systems.
• Strong fault-finding abilities and communication skills.
• DBS checks required; references satisfactory.
• Driving licence essential; towing categories preferred.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintenance on hire fleet generators and equipment.
• Fault-finding and repairs on rental and customer equipment.
• Site attendance to set up synchronising for set-to-set and mains use.
• Assist with yard/workshop; load/offload equipment; drive forklift when needed.
• Deliver/collect generators using company vehicles; refuel as required.
• Carry out site surveys and system checks; work on on-call rota (1 in 4).
• Coordinate with Depot Foreman on equipment, parts, oils, and fuels.

Skills

Generator maintenance

Fault finding

Electrical safety

Customer service

Driving licence

Education

NVQ/City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Forklift licence

CSCS / ECS card

Job description

Power Electrics seeks a capable service technician to maintain and repair generator fleets for both rental and customer-owned equipment. You will work from the Bristol depot, performing on-site set-ups, fault finding, and routine maintenance while liaising with customers to ensure satisfaction.

The role requires a mechanical or electrical background, a driving licence (towage a bonus), and potentially forklift or CSCS/ECS training. DBS checks apply; on-call rota is 1 in 4.