Diesel Generator Engineer

043315223

£31,000 - £40,000 Per Annum

Full Time

Permanent

Warmley, South Gloucestershire

Engineering And Technical

Posted 18 hours ago

Expires In 28 Days

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.