Workshop Engineer – Full Time | Competitive Salary

Power Electrics; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

EOT Bonus Scheme

Training and progression

Holiday Buy & Sell

Company pension

Cycle to Work

Life assurance

23 days holiday

Employee referral scheme

Job summary

Power Electrics is seeking an experienced Engineer to support the After Market Service Department. You will perform maintenance and repairs on customer-owned diesel generators, and oversee load bank testing, calibration and operation to meet high standards and customer requirements.

You will work with the Utilities Sector Service Manager and a wider service team to ensure workmanship, reliability and exceptional customer service while complying with quality, health & safety and environmental

Qualifications

• Possess relevant qualifications in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing diesel generator sets (Cummins, FG Wilson, Perkins, Volvo, Scania, Caterpillar or similar).
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities – ESSENTIAL.
• Good understanding of diesel engines, alternators, generator control systems and related equipment – ESSENTIAL.
• Experience with load banks or electrical test equipment would be advantageous – ESSENTIAL.
• Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams and service manuals – ESSENTIAL.
• Ability to produce clear and accurate technical reports – ESSENTIAL.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, maintenance, repair and refurbishment of customer-owned generator sets in workshop.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical and control system faults on diesel generators.
• Prepare equipment for inspection, testing, commissioning and return to service.
• Inspect engines, alternators, control panels and ancillary equipment.
• Complete detailed service and fault-finding reports and maintenance docs.
• Support load bank testing, calibration and readiness for customer projects.
• Maintain records of servicing, testing, calibration and certification.
• Assist with site preparation for projects and deployments.
• Maintain a safe, clean and compliant workshop and stock control.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Diesel engine knowledge

Generator control systems

Load banks / test equipment

Technical drawings interpretation

Technical report writing

Independent / team work

Customer awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Diesel Engineering

Plant Engineering

City & Guilds

BTEC

NVQ

Recognised Apprenticeship

Tools

DSE control systems

ComAp

FGW

Job description

This role offers a great opportunity for an experienced Engineer. You will play a key role in supporting the After Market Service Department by performing maintenance and repairs on customer-owned diesel generators. The successful candidate will also be responsible for the maintenance, inspection, testing, calibration, and operation of the company’s load bank fleet, ensuring all equipment is maintained to the highest standards and available to support customer and operational requirements.

You will work closely with the Utilities Sector Service Manager and wider service team to deliver high levels of workmanship, reliability, and customer service while maintaining compliance with company quality, health and safety, and environmental standards

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned servicing, maintenance, repair, and refurbishment of customer-owned generator sets within the workshop.
• Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, and control system faults on diesel-powered generating equipment.
• Prepare customer equipment for inspection, testing, commissioning, and return to service.
• Conduct engine, alternator, control panel, and ancillary equipment inspections.
• Complete detailed service reports, fault-finding reports, and maintenance documentation accurately and professionally.
• Support the repair, maintenance, testing, and operational readiness of the company’s load bank fleet.
• Carry out load bank inspections, fault diagnosis, repairs, modifications, and routine servicing.
• Maintain records of load bank servicing, testing, calibration, and certification where required.
• Assist with generator and load bank preparation for customer projects and site deployments.
• Support workshop improvement initiatives and ensure work areas are maintained in a clean, organised, and safe condition.
• Ensure tools, test equipment, and workshop machinery are maintained and used in accordance with company procedures.
• Assist with stock control and identification of parts required for repairs and maintenance activities.
• Comply with all Company Health & Safety policies and procedures, ensuring safe working practices are followed at all times.
• Maintain company standards relating to Quality Management, Environmental Management, and Occupational Health & Safety systems.
• Actively contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the service department.

Skills & Experience

• Possess a relevant qualification in either: Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering, Diesel Engineering, Plant Engineering, City & Guilds, BTEC, NVQ or equivalent OR Have completed a recognised apprenticeship in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering OR Demonstrate proven experience servicing, maintaining, and repairing diesel generator sets, including manufacturers such as Cummins, FG Wilson, Perkins, Volvo, Scania, Caterpillar, or similar.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding abilities – ESSENTIAL
• Good understanding of diesel engines, alternators, generator control systems, and associated auxiliary equipment – ESSENTIAL
• Experience working with load banks or electrical test equipment would be advantageous – ESSENTIAL
• Ability to interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams, and service manuals – ESSENTIAL
• Strong communication skills with the ability to produce clear and accurate technical reports – ESSENTIAL
• Good organisational skills and attention to detail – ESSENTIAL
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team – ESSENTIAL
• Good customer awareness with the ability to respond effectively and professionally to customer requirements – ESSENTIAL
• Full UK Driving Licence – ESSENTIAL
• Previous generator industry experience – DESIRABLE
• ECS/CSCS card holder – DESIRABLE
• Knowledge of Deep Sea Electronics (DSE), ComAp, FGW, or similar control systems – DESIRABLE
• Experience of load testing and generator commissioning activities – DESIRABLE

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
• Power Electrics reimburses £150 of the £250 policy excess, leaving £100 payable by the employee. The £150 reimbursement is a taxable benefit, so the employee’s net cost will depend on their individual tax position
• 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

Overtime Rates

Days

Time

Rate

Monday to Friday 12am to 4am Double Time

Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm Standard Time

Monday to Friday 5pm to Midnight Time and Half

Saturdays 12am to 4am Double Time

Saturdays 4am to Midnight Time and Half

Sundays & Bank Holidays All hours Double Time

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.