Workshop Engineer

Reports to: Depot Foreman

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent

Location: South West Depot

Salary: Competitive

Job Purpose

As a Workshop Engineer with previous experience of working with diesel engines, you will be responsible for ensuring the reliability and performance of our generator fleet.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform routine service, maintenance and overall upkeep on generators within the rental fleet.
• Follow manufacturers’ recommended service schedules to ensure optimal performance.
• Carry out repairs on customers’ rental generators which have broken down, on and off-site as required.
• Assist with general tasks in the yard, including loading and offloading equipment.
• Operate forklift equipment as needed.
• Deliver and collect generators and ancillary equipment using company vehicles.
• Refuel generators as part of the delivery process when required.
• Provide servicing and repairs for Power Electrics’ equipment on-site, when necessary.
• Participate in the company’s on-call rota system to ensure 24/7 support.
• Assist with basic maintenance tasks, including equipment cleaning, and maintain a safe, tidy work environment in line with the Company Health & Safety Policy.
• Adhere to relevant regulations and ISO standards (9001, 45001, 14001, 50001), actively supporting continuous improvement initiatives.
• Comply with company health and safety policy
• Comply with ISO H&S, Quality and Environmental Management procedures

Skills and Experience Required

• A relevant qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting, or Plant Maintenance (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC, or equivalent).
• Alternatively, completion of an approved apprenticeship in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering or equivalent proven experience in servicing and repairing large diesel engines (e.g. Perkins, Cummins).
• Strong fault-finding skills and effective communication abilities
• Effective communication skills for reporting and collaboration.

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

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.