Workshop Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Bristol; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in power generation is seeking a dedicated individual to join their team in Bristol. This role involves the refurbishment and maintenance of generator sets, ensuring they meet the highest standards of quality and safety. The company values its employees and offers excellent development opportunities, alongside a supportive environment that encourages personal growth. With a commitment to sustainability and innovation, this is an exciting chance to contribute to a vital industry while advancing your career. If you're passionate about engineering and looking for a rewarding role, this opportunity is for you.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Excellent development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Life assurance scheme

Healthcare support and counselling services

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or Diesel Fitting.
• Experience servicing and repairing generator sets, especially FG Wilson and Cummins.

Responsibilities

• Refurbish, service, and maintain generators.
• Assist in the yard and operate forklift trucks.
• Deliver and collect generators using company vehicles.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Diesel Fitting

Generator Servicing

Forklift Operation

Education

City & Guilds in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

BTEC in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Approved Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

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Reports to : Workshop Foreman – Service Manager

About us

Power Electrics is the largest generator specialist in the South, providing standby and emergency power to meet the demands of a wide variety of applications and sectors. We have an excellent opportunity for someone to join us, supporting the Workshop Foreman and the Rental team in the preparation, testing and repair of generator sets. This is mainly a depot-based role; however, you may have to travel to customer sites occasionally.

Our employees are our greatest asset, and their dedication and enthusiasm have helped us to become so successful. Power Electrics are committed to providing a workplace that encourages growth and personal development for all employees. We recognise the value of our employees and the contribution they make.

By investing in new research and technology, we’re providing our customers with reliable power that is increasingly sustainable and environmentally friendly. It’s certainly an interesting time to be working within the power generation industry.

Key Tasks & Main Duties

• Be responsible for the refurbishment, service, maintenance and overall upkeep and appearance of damaged or non-functional generators.
• Provide general assistance in the yard, including loading and offloading equipment and driving a fork lift truck as required. (following suitable training)
• Deliver and collect generators and ancillary equipment using appropriate company vehicles where required
• Carry out duties on our company on call rota system. (Following suitable training)
• Comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping to ensure work areas are tidy
• Comply with all aspects of the company’s ISO 9001:2015 quality management standards, proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme

Skills and requirement

ESSENTIAL

Possess a relevant qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Diesel Fitting/ Plant i.e. City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent.

OR to have served/completed an approved apprenticeship in Mechanical /Electrical Engineering.

OR proven experience servicing and repairing generator sets, predominantly FG Wilson, Cummins etc.

What we offer:

We offer great benefits to all of our staff:

23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service

Excellent development and progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Life assurance scheme - with access to more healthcare support and counselling services to help protect employees’ financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing

Our philosophy:

At Power Electrics, we welcome a variety of cultures, experiences, and backgrounds. We ensure that all management decisions made regarding employment are done with fairness and without regard to race, colour, religion, sex, age, disability, or sexual orientation. We are solely committed to adhering to the principles of equal and inclusive employment.

Due to the nature of our work, DBS checks are required, and any offer is dependent on satisfactory references being obtained.

All applicants must be eligible to work in the U.K.

If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.