Yard Engineer

Power Electrics Ltd; Cannock; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK generator hire company is looking for a Generator Technician to support the depot team in servicing and maintaining generator sets. This role includes yard-based tasks, attending customer sites, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates should have relevant qualifications in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering and possess a full driving licence. Benefits include a bonus scheme, career progression, and private medical coverage.

Benefits

EOT Bonus Scheme

Training and career progression

Holiday Buy & Sell Scheme

Company pension scheme

Private medical scheme

Life assurance scheme

23 days holiday plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Possess a qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering/Diesel Fitting.
• Full Driving Licence is essential.
• Experience in a workshop environment is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and service generators for rental fleet.
• Assist in yard operations including loading and unloading.
• Comply with health and safety policies.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering knowledge

Previous experience with generators

Ability to work independently and in a team

Flexible approach to work

Education

Relevant qualification (City & Guilds, BTEC or equivalent)

Tools

Forklift truck

Job description

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?

You will support the Depot Foreman and the Midlands 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 (15KVA and above) for Rental fleet. Ensuring 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.
• As part of your required duties, you will be expected to go on our engineers call out rota
• Install Synchronise generator packages on site as required, and Depot.
• 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 ISO 9001:20008, ISO 14001:2004 and OHSAS 18001:2007 procedures, proactively contributing to the company’s continuous improvement program.

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 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 CSCS 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:

• EOT Bonus Scheme – you’ll benefit from the company’s success by receiving a share of its profits. This not only recognises your contributions but also develops a strong sense of ownership and motivation, making you an integral part of our journey.
• 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 to access any treatment
• Life assurance scheme – with access to more healthcare support and counselling services to help protect employees’ financial, emotional, and physical wellbeing
• 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.

If you do not hear from us within two working weeks, then your application has not been successful on this occasion.

NO AGENCIES

Join Our Employee-Owned Team

Whether you are based in the depot, on the road, or in the office, our people are at the heart of everything we do. If you are ready to grow your career with us and share in our success, we’d love to hear from you. Please complete the form and attach your CV to apply.