Yard Engineer

Pertemps Crawley Perms; Felbridge; On-site; GBP 33,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading generator specialist is seeking a motivated Yard Engineer to support their East Grinstead depot. The role involves servicing and maintaining hire fleet generators, conducting fault diagnosis and repairs, and attending customer sites. Applicants should have a mechanical or electrical background and strong communication skills. The position offers a salary of £32,600 per year, training opportunities, a pension scheme, and private medical insurance, among other benefits.

Benefits

Salary of £32,600

Training and career progression opportunities

Company pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Life assurance scheme

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Experience with generators and fault-finding.
• Mechanical or electrical background is essential.
• Full driving licence required, towing categories preferred.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, service and maintain hire fleet generators.
• Diagnose faults and conduct breakdown repairs.
• Attend customer sites for generator synchronisation.

Skills

Previous experience with generators

Strong fault-finding abilities

Mechanical or electrical background

Strong communication skills

Customer service skills

Tools

Forklift

Job description

An excellent opportunity has become available for a motivated and hands‑on Yard Engineer to join a leading generator specialist in the Southwest. Our client is looking for someone to support their East Grinstead depot in the service and maintenance of their rental fleet as well as customers' own equipment. You'll be a key part of their team, working closely with internal and external customers, providing updates, ensuring high standards of service, and contributing to a smooth‑running depot.

What We Offer

• Salary of £32,600 (40 hours a week)
• Training, upskilling & career progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical scheme
• Life assurance scheme
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Key Responsibilities

• Prepare, service and maintain hire fleet generators and ancillary equipment
• Diagnose faults and carry out breakdown repairs on rental and customer equipment
• Attend customer sites to assist with synchronising generators for various applications
• Support yard operations, including loading and offloading equipment
• Operate a forklift within the yard
• Deliver and collect generators and ancillary equipment using company vehicles, including refuelling
• Maintain yard and workshop cleanliness and organisation
• Assist customers on‑site with running out cables as required
• Conduct site surveys for special jobs
• Participate in the on‑call rota (1 week in 4)
• Liaise daily with the Depot Foreman regarding allocation of equipment, parts, oil, and fuels
• Comply with Health & Safety policies, including daily vehicle safety checks
• Follow ISO 9001:2015 procedures and contribute to continuous improvement initiatives

Skills & Experience Required

• Previous experience with generators and strong fault‑finding abilities
• Mechanical or electrical background essential
• Full driving licence essential (towing categories preferred)
• Forklift licence preferred (training can be provided)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team
• CSCS / ECS Card preferred (training can be provided)
• Strong communication and customer service skills