Generator Engineer; Depot Engineer

Position: Generator Engineer (Depot Engineer) (Permanent)
This hands‑on, workshop‑based Depot Engineer role is responsible for maintaining, repairing and preparing critical power assets including loadbanks, transformers, generators, battery energy storage units (BESS) & UPS units - They're not expecting you to be an expert in everything and extensive training will be provided on products you are unfamiliar with.

Package

* £40,000 - £50,000 per/annum

* Standard hours: workshop‑based, Monday - Friday (day shift)

* Generaous holiday package (with the option to purchase/sell holiday leave)

* Award‑winning training, professional development and clear progression pathways

* Life assurance and contributory pension scheme

* Retail discounts and employee recognition awards

* All tools, PPE and calibrated test equipment provided

* Supportive culture with a strong focus on safety and wellbeing

Responsibilities & Requirements

* Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), diagnostics, repairs and modifications across critical power equipment such as Generators and Loadbanks.

* Functionally test all equipment post‑repair and pre‑dispatch to ensure 100% operational readiness, completing job cards, service reports and test certificates accurately.

* Prepare and kit equipment for specific projects, collaborating with yard teams to ensure all components are present and correct.

* Fault‑find and troubleshoot returned equipment, identifying root causes and implementing effective repairs.

* Maintain clean, safe and organised workshop and yard areas; manage tools and test equipment, ensuring calibration and good working order.

* Provide remote technical support to field service teams; assist with parts sourcing and management of workshop stock levels.

* Support safe loading/unloading activities and verify equipment condition upon return from hire.

* Adhere to all Health, Safety and Environmental standards; participate in risk assessments and use appropriate PPE; promptly report near misses, defects or hazards.

Requirements:

* Proven service/maintenance/workshop engineering experience in power generation, critical power or a related electrical field (3+ years preferred).

* Strong electrical background with the ability to read schematics and fault‑find on complex three‑phase systems.

* Hands‑on experience maintaining and repairing at least some of Generators, loadbanks, transformers, UPS systems, PDUs and associated cabling/connectors.

* Competent with electrical test equipment (e.g., multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers) and confident producing service documentation.

* Proactive problem‑solver with excellent attention to detail and strong ownership of quality and safety.

* Full, valid driver’s licence.

Desirable qualifications & skills

* Formal electrical qualification (e.g., City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 or equivalent).

* 18th Edition, Testing & Inspection qualification.

* Working knowledge of H&S protocols in workshop environments.

* FLT (Forklift Truck) licence.

What next?

Interested? Just click the apply button and send us a copy of your CV – don’t worry if it’s not up to date, we can help you with that