Workshop Engineer – Full Time | Competitive

Power Electrics; West of England; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EOT Bonus Scheme

Training & progression

Holiday buy & sell

Company pension

Private medical scheme

Life assurance

23 days holiday + 5 bank holidays

Cycle to Work

Employee Referral Scheme

Job summary

Power Electrics seeks a Workshop Engineer to ensure the reliability and performance of our generator fleet. You will perform routine service, diagnose faults, and carry out on-site repairs as required.

Based in the UK, you will join a team that covers yard operations, delivery and collection, on-call support, and adherence to ISO standards, with opportunities for training and career progression.

Qualifications

• Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, or Plant Maintenance (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC).
• Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent proven experience servicing large diesel engines (e.g. Perkins, Cummins).
• Strong fault-finding skills and effective communication for reporting and collaboration.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine service and maintenance on generators within the rental fleet.
• Carry out repairs on customers’ rental generators, on- and off-site as required.
• Assist with yard tasks, including loading/offloading equipment and operating forklift.
• Deliver and collect generators and ancillaries using company vehicles and refuel during delivery when needed.
• Participate in the on-call rota for 24/7 support.
• Maintain a safe, tidy work environment in line with Health & Safety policy.
• Adhere to ISO standards (9001, 45001, 14001, 50001) and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Strong fault-finding

Effective communication

Forklift operation

Education

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering qualification

Apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Salary: Competitive | Depending on Experience

Job Purpose

As a Workshop Engineer with previous experience of working with diesel engines, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of our generator fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Generator Maintenance
• Perform routine service, maintenance and overall upkeep on generators within the rental fleet.
• Follow manufacturers’ recommended service schedules to ensure optimal performance.
• Carry out repairs on customers’ rental generators which have broken down, on and off-site as required.
• Yard Operations
• Assist with general tasks in the yard, including loading and offloading equipment.
• Operate forklift equipment as needed.
• Delivery & Collection
• Deliver and collect generators and ancillary equipment using company vehicles.
• Refuel generators as part of the delivery process when required.
• Provide servicing and repairs for Power Electrics’ equipment on-site, when necessary.
• On-Call Responsibilities
• Participate in the company’s on-call rota system to ensure 24/7 support.
• Maintenance & Housekeeping
• Assist with basic maintenance tasks, including equipment cleaning, and maintain a safe, tidy work environment in line with the Company Health & Safety Policy.
• Health & Safety Compliance
• Adhere to relevant regulations and ISO standards (9001, 45001, 14001, 50001), actively supporting continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Technical Qualifications
• A relevant qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, or Plant Maintenance (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent).
• Alternatively, completion of an approved apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent proven experience in servicing and repairing large diesel engines (e.g. Perkins, Cummins).
• Skills
• Strong fault-finding skills and effective communication abilities
• Effective communication skills for reporting and collaboration.

What we offer

• EOT Bonus Scheme - benefit from the company's success by receiving a share of its profits.
• Training, upskilling, and career progression
• Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical scheme - Power Electrics policy is that nobody should pay more than £100 excess
• Life assurance scheme with access to healthcare support and counselling services
• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) - increasing with length of service up to 28 days
• Cycle to Work Scheme - tax-efficient bike purchase program
• Employee Referral Scheme - earn rewards for referring qualified candidates

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.

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Whether you are based in the depot, on the road, or in the office, our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you are ready to grow your career with us and share in our success, we'd love to hear from you.