Yard Engineer

Job title: Yard / Depot Engineer

Reports to: Depot Foreman

Type: Full-Time (40 hours), Permanent 

Salary: Competitive, dependent on experience 

Location: East Grinstead 

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 (15 kVA and above) for the Rental fleet.
• Ensure 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.
• Synchronise generators on site as required.
• As part of your required duties, and subject to satisfactory training, you will be expected to join our engineers’ call out rota (currently 1 week in 4, but frequency may change in future depending on business needs).    
• 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’s quality, environment, health & safety and energy management standards (ISO 9001:2015, ISO 14001:2015, ISO 45001:2018 and ISO 50001:2018 respectively), proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement programme.

Skills and Experience 

• A relevant qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Diesel Fitting/Plant i.e. City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent, OR 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 ECS/CSCS/CPCS 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:

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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