Generator Service Engineer

Wernick Group; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power solutions provider in the UK is seeking Service Engineers to maintain and manage equipment functionality. Ideal candidates will have mechanical or electrical skills relevant to generator engines and be able to conduct routine inspections, repairs, and provide excellent customer service. This position offers competitive salary, a company van, and opportunities for training and progression within a family-run company.

Benefits

Competitive salary and bonus scheme

Company van

Generous holiday allowance

Training and progression opportunities

Employee assistance programme

Qualifications

• Mechanical or electrical discipline relevant to equipment involved in the role.
• In-depth skills for fault diagnosis, dismantling, repair, and testing.
• Experience working with generator engines is mandatory.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine inspections, testing, servicing, and repairs.
• Adhere to SHEQ group standards.
• Manage all transactional elements of the role, such as breakdowns and services.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Electrical skills

Fault diagnosis

Customer service

Education

C and G, NVQ or equivalent vocational qualification

Tools

Testing equipment

Hand tools

Job description

About Wernick Power Solutions

Wernick Power, a recent addition to the Wernick Group, is a national provider of temporary power generation solutions.

Established in 1934, the Wernick Group remains a family‑run and owned company, witnessing a significant increase in profits over the past five years.

Our success is attributed to the dedication and quality of our workforce, comprising individuals with enthusiasm, vision, friendliness, and a can‑do spirit.

Who We’re Looking For

Service Engineers will uphold the operational functionality and presentation of Wernick Power Solutions (WPS) equipment, including generators, diesel tanks, distribution systems, cabling, and associated ancillaries.

Reporting to the Service Manager, you will conduct routine inspections, testing, servicing, attend breakdowns and repairs, and perform installation and commissioning tasks while maintaining our high standards of customer service, safety, and quality.

Note: you will be required to be on call – this is on a rota basis and you will receive additional pay for being on call and paid for any call outs you do.

Location & Dates

Location: Wernick Power Solutions – Eggborough, Roall Lane, Kellington, Goole, England, North Yorkshire, DN14 0NY

Date Posted: 24th November 2025

Closing Date: 22nd December 2025

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to and promote SHEQ group standards.
• Achieve optimum, yet safe productivity levels with designated workload.
• Manage all transactional elements of the role, such as breakdowns, services, PDI’s, determining damage, and timesheets.
• Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
• Provide Safety Observations for any unsafe practice in the depot or on a customer site.
• Ensure overdue servicing is kept below 6% of total fleet in your designated area.
• Maintain all training and competencies via the PDP skills matrix.
• Support the Depot and Service Manager as required.
• Keep the company vehicle in good condition and stocked with appropriate tools, oils, consumables, and safety equipment.
• Seek time for self‑development via training platforms, online learning hubs, and structured training sessions.
• Provide support for colleagues when needed.
• Ensure depot and engineering standards.

Essential Criteria

• Mechanical or electrical discipline relevant to equipment involved in the role.
• Adequate skills for performing competent maintenance routines, whether in field service or depot‑based roles.
• In‑depth skills for fault diagnosis, dismantling, repair, and testing of the defined equipment type.
• Experience working with generator engines (mandatory).

Desirable Criteria

• Hold a C and G, NVQ, or other recognised professional or vocational qualification in the relevant technical discipline.
• In‑depth experience in multiple technical disciplines, such as mechanical and electrical.
• Hands‑on experience in service, maintenance, installation, and repair of diesel‑driven generators.

Benefits

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme.
• Company van.
• Overtime available.
• On‑call pay.
• Generous holiday allowance with options to buy, sell, or carry over holidays.
• Group pension and annual salary review.
• Life assurance and personal accident insurance.
• Christmas shutdown.
• Free onsite parking.
• Employee assistance programme.
• Training and progression opportunities within a family‑run company.
• Open door policy encouraging direct communication with management.
• Cycle to work scheme, employee referral scheme, discounted retailers' scheme, and corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers.

Equal Opportunities Statement

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.

Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies

Any unsolicited CVs sent will be at the agency's own risk and will be considered as 'gifts'. We have no liability for any fee or otherwise. We reserve the right to engage with candidates directly and accept unsolicited CVs as the default position. If recruitment agency assistance is required, we will contact them directly.

Application Required

We look forward to hearing from you.