Job title: Generator Engineer (Containagens)
Reports to: Containagen Supervisor
Hours: Full-Time (40 hours)
Location: Southwest Headquarters, Bristol
About us
Power Electrics is a proud family company, dedicated to innovation, excellence, and customer service. We have grown from a small yard in 1963 to operating out of several locations across the country, and now with a fleet of over 2,500 generators. We continue to offer a specialist, single-source solution for diesel generator Hire, Service, and Parts.
Our employees are our greatest asset, and their dedication and enthusiasm have helped us to become so successful. Power Electrics are committed to providing a workplace that encourages growth and personal development for all employees. We recognise the value of our employees and the contribution they make.
By investing in new research and technology, we’re providing our customers with reliable power that is increasingly sustainable and environmentally friendly. It’s certainly an interesting time to be working within the power generation industry.
What is the job?
As one of the largest generator specialists, our mission is to explore new opportunities where reliable power is critical and continue to grow sustainably in current markets.
We now have an excellent opportunity for someone to help us meet the growing demand for our services. You will be joining a small team responsible for the repair, refurbishment and testing for our fleet of Containagens (Diesel generators ranging from 20 kVA to 250 kVA). This is mainly a depot-based role but you may occasionally have to travel to customer sites.
What will you be doing in this role?
- Be responsible for the refurbishment of engines, service, maintenance and overall upkeep and appearance of damaged or non-functional containerised generators (20kva – 200kva) ensuring a good stock level is kept at all times, to support the Rental fleet.
- Liaise with the Parts and Fabrication departments when ordering parts or repairs.
- Prepare and service generators for all departments as and when required.
- Drive fork lift in yard as required.
- Carry out servicing and repairs to Power Electrics and customers’ equipment off site as and when required.
- Participate in the call-out rota (following suitable training).
- Comply with the Company Health & Safety Policy, including carrying out general housekeeping to ensure work areas are tidy.
- Comply with all aspects of the Company’s ISO standards: Quality management - ISO 9001:2015 / Environmental - ISO 14001: 2015 / Occupational health and safety management - ISO 45001:2018, proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme.
Skills and requirements
- 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 diesel engines. (Essential)
- Full Driving Licence (with towing categories preferred). (Essential)
- Fork Lift Truck Licence advantageous but training can be given.
- Previous experience of working in a workshop environment advantageous.
- Holder of CSCS Card preferred.
- 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.
Please note: Training can be given to suitable applicants if they do not have all the pre-requisites for the job role.
What we offer:
We offer great benefits to all of our staff:
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
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.
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