Generator Engineer

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Generator / Yard Engineer

Location: Bristol (Warmley area)

Salary: £30,415 £ 38,300 (dependent on experience)

Hours: Full-Time, Permanent

About The Role

Pertemps are delighted to be recruiting on behalf of a leading power solutions specialist for an on‑site Generator / Yard Engineer to join their Bristol depot. This is an excellent opportunity to work with one of the South West’s largest generator specialists, supporting a busy depot with the service, maintenance, and preparation of diesel generators and associated equipment for both the hire fleet and external customers.

You will play a key role in ensuring equipment is maintained to the highest standard while delivering excellent customer service on‑site and within the depot.

• Prepare, service, and maintain hire fleet generators and ancillary equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out breakdown repairs on both hire and customer‑owned generators.
• Attend customer sites to assist with synchronising generator setups for set‑to‑set and set‑to‑mains applications.
• Assist with general yard duties, including loading/unloading equipment and operating forklifts (training provided if required).
• Deliver and collect generators and equipment using company vehicles, including refuelling.
• Maintain a clean and safe working environment within the yard, workshop, and vehicles.
• Support site cable runs and carry out site surveys when required.
• Participate in the on‑call rota (currently 1 week in
  4).
• Liaise daily with the Depot Foreman regarding equipment, parts, and fuel requirements.
• Comply with all company Health & Safety and ISO 9001:2015 procedures, contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.

• Proven experience working with diesel generators and strong fault‑finding abilities.
• Mechanical or electrical background essential.
• Full UK Driving Licence (towing categories advantageous).
• Forklift Licence preferred but training can be provided.
• CSCS or ECS Card preferred but not essential (training available).
• Excellent communication skills with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

For more information please apply, or contact Pertemps on  option 3 and ask for Abigail Attwood.