Yard Engineer PDI

Reports to: Site Supervisor

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: South East Depot

Salary: Competitive

 

Job Purpose

This is an excellent opportunity to work with the largest generator specialist in the South West. We have a growing demand for our services, and we need someone to support our Bristol depot in the service and maintenance of our own rental fleet and also customers’ own equipment.

Naturally, you will have strong customer service skills, as you will be liaising with both external and internal customers, providing updates and ensuring complete customer satisfaction.

 

Key Responsibilities

  • Prepare and carry out service and maintenance work on hire fleet generators and ancillary equipment.
  • Fault find and carry out breakdown repairs to Rental Equipment. Also, to customer equipment when required.
  • Attend customers’ sites to assist with setting up Synchronising generators for set-to-set and set-to-mains applications.
  • Provide general assistance in the yard, including loading and offloading equipment.
  • Drive forklift in yard
  • Deliver and collect generators and ancillary equipment using appropriate company vehicles where required, including refueling.
  • Carry out general yard and workshop maintenance as required and keep all areas clean and tidy.
  • Liaise with Depot Foreman regarding allocation of hire equipment, parts, oil and fuels on a daily basis.
  • Comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping to ensure work areas are tidy. This includes daily Safety Checks to company vehicles
  • Comply with all aspects of the company ISO 9001:2015 procedures, proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme.
  • Comply with company health and safety policy
  • Comply with ISO H&S, Quality and Environmental Management procedures

 

Skills and Experience Required

  • Previous experience of generators and good fault-finding abilities. Also possess strong communication skills
  • Mechanical or electrical background essential
  • Driving licence ESSENTIAL (with towing categories preferred)
  • Forklift licence preferred but not essential as training could be given
  • Ability to work on own initiative and as part of a team
  • Holder of CSCS / ECS Card preferred but not essential as training could be given

 

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

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.

NO AGENCIES


To apply forward your CV and covering letter to HR@powerelectrics.com

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. Please complete the form and attach your CV to apply.