Diesel Generator Engineer

Posted 5 hours 3 minutes ago by Pertemps South Wales

£31,000 - £40,000 Annual
Permanent
Full Time
Other
Gloucestershire, Warmley, United Kingdom, BS154
Job Description
Diesel Generator Engineer
Location: Bristol
Salary: £31,000 - £40,000 per annum
Job Type: Full-Time, Permanent
Hours: Monday - Friday

The Role

We are looking for an experienced Diesel Generator Engineer with a strong background working with diesel engines to join our team in the South West.

You will be responsible for servicing, maintaining and repairing a range of generators and associated equipment, both within the workshop and occasionally at customer sites. This is a hands-on role suited to someone with strong mechanical fault-finding skills and experience working on larger diesel engines.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out routine servicing, maintenance and repairs on generators within the rental fleet.
  • Follow manufacturer service schedules and maintenance requirements.
  • Diagnose and repair faults on customer equipment both in the workshop and on-site.
  • Work on large diesel engines, including engines such as Perkins and Cummins.
  • Assist with general yard duties, including loading and unloading equipment.
  • Operate forklift equipment when required.
  • Deliver and collect generators and ancillary equipment using company vehicles.
  • Refuel and prepare generators as part of the delivery and collection process.
  • Attend customer sites to carry out servicing, maintenance and repairs when required.
  • Participate in an on-call rota to support customers and equipment outside normal working hours.
  • Keep equipment clean and the workshop/yard maintained to a high standard.
  • Follow all company Health & Safety procedures and relevant industry standards.
  • Support ongoing improvements to maintenance processes and working practices.


Skills & Experience

  • Previous experience working with diesel engines is essential.
  • Experience servicing, maintaining and repairing generators, plant, heavy machinery or similar equipment would be advantageous.
  • Relevant qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, Plant Maintenance or a similar discipline.
  • Apprenticeship-trained engineers are encouraged to apply.
  • Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
  • Experience working on larger diesel engines such as Perkins or Cummins would be highly beneficial.
  • Good communication skills and the ability to work independently.
  • Full UK driving licence.
  • Forklift experience would be advantageous.


Benefits

  • EOT Bonus Scheme - share in the success of the business.
  • Training, upskilling and career progression opportunities.
  • Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme.
  • Company pension scheme.
  • Private medical scheme.
  • Life assurance with access to healthcare support and counselling services.
  • 23 days holiday + bank holidays, increasing with length of service up to 28 days.
  • Cycle to Work Scheme.
  • Employee Referral Scheme.
  • Full training and ongoing development.
  • Opportunity to build your experience across a range of diesel-powered equipment.


Apply

If this role is of interest please click apply to send your CV, or if you have any questions contact Kirk at Pertemps, Bristol.