Yard Engineer

Power Electrics; Warmley; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading generator services provider in Warmley is seeking a skilled individual to support the Depot Foreman. This role involves servicing and maintaining generators while ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification and a full driving licence. Benefits include competitive salary, 23 days holiday, and excellent career progression opportunities.

Benefits

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Competitive salary

Excellent development opportunities

Company pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Life assurance scheme

EOT Bonus

Qualifications

• Relevant qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Diesel Fitting/Plant.
• Full Driving Licence is essential.
• Forklift Truck Licence preferred but training can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintain generators for rental fleet.
• Provide assistance in yard, including equipment handling.
• Drive forklift as needed.
• Re-book generators to stock.
• Carry out servicing and repairs off site.
• Install Synchronised generator packages onsite.
• Comply with Health & Safety Policy.
• Contribute to company’s continuous improvement efforts.

Skills

Mechanical / Electrical Engineering knowledge

Driving Licence

Forklift Truck Licence

Experience in workshop environment

CSCS Card Holder

Teamwork ability

Flexible work approach

Education

Relevant qualification in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering

Job description

Job Purpose

You will support the Depot Foreman and the South East depot team in the preparation, testing and repair of generator sets. This is mainly a yard-based role; however, there will be occasions where you will need to attend customer sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Responsible for service, maintenance and overall upkeep and appearance of generators (15KVA and above) for Rental fleet. Ensuring manufacturers recommended service schedules are followed.
• Provide general assistance in the yard, including loading & offloading equipment.
• Drive forklift in yard as required.
• Re-book into stock all generators.
• Carry out servicing and repairs to Power Electrics equipment off site as and when required.
• As part of your required duties, you will be expected to go on our engineers call out rota currently 1 week in 5 this will be subject to satisfactory training.
• Install Synchronise generator packages on site as required, and Depot.
• Comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping to ensure work areas are tidy. This includes company vehicles.
• Comply with all aspects of the company ISO 9001 : 20008, ISO 14001 : 2004 and OHSAS 18001 : 2007 procedures, proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement program.

Skills and Experience

• Possess a relevant qualification in Mechanical / Electrical Engineering / Diesel Fitting / Plant i.e. City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent, OR to have previous experience and knowledge of generators or large diesel engines.
• Full Driving Licence Essential (with towing categories preferred)
• Forklift Truck Licence advantageous but not essential as training can be given.
• Previous experience of working in a workshop environment advantageous.
• Holder of CSCS Card preferred but not essential, as training could be given.
• Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team.
• Have a flexible approach to work as the needs of the business dictate.

What we offer

• 23 days holiday (plus bank holidays) – increasing with length of service
• Competitive salary
• Excellent development and progression opportunities
• Company pension scheme
• Private medical scheme
• Life assurance scheme - with access to more healthcare support and counselling services to help protect employees’ financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing
• EOT Bonus

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.