Power Systems Workshop Engineer: Critical Equipment Expert

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland; Metropolitan Borough of Solihull; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland is seeking a skilled workshop-based Engineer to maintain and repair critical power equipment, including loadbanks, generators, BESS, UPS, transformers, and PDUs. You will complete documentation and provide remote technical support to the Field Service Team, while helping manage workshop stock and parts sourcing.

The role requires strong electrical knowledge, the ability to read schematics, fault-find three-phase systems, and a valid driver's licence.

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a service, maintenance, or workshop engineer within the power generation, critical power, or a related electrical field.
• Strong electrical background with the ability to read schematics and fault-find on complex three-phase systems.
• Hands-on experience with maintaining and repairing loadbanks, transformers, UPS systems, or power distribution.
• Competent in using electrical test equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers).
• A proactive, problem-solving attitude with excellent attention to detail.
• A full, valid driver's licence.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned maintenance and diagnostics on critical power equipment.
• Repair loadbanks, generators, BESS, UPS, transformers, and PDUs.
• Complete job cards, service reports, and test certificates.
• Provide remote technical support to the Field Service Team.
• Assist Operations Manager with parts sourcing and stock control.
• Assist with loading/unloading and inspect equipment on return.
• Follow health and safety regulations and PPE usage.
• Report near misses or hazards promptly.

Skills

Service engineer experience

Electrical fault-finding

Power equipment repair

Electrical test tools

Attention to detail

Driver's licence

Education

Electrical qualification

Inspection qualifications

Health & safety

FLT licence

Job description

Sunbelt Rentals UK & Ireland is seeking a skilled workshop-based Engineer to maintain and repair critical power equipment, including loadbanks, generators, BESS, UPS, transformers, and PDUs. You will complete documentation and provide remote technical support to the Field Service Team, while helping manage workshop stock and parts sourcing.

The role requires strong electrical knowledge, the ability to read schematics, fault-find three-phase systems, and a valid driver's licence.