Advanced Generator Service Engineer

About Us

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.

Location: Unit 2, Albion Road

We are seeking an Advanced Service Engineer to 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.

You will be required to be on call on a rota basis, receiving additional pay for being on call and being paid for any call outs.

• 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 updated via the PDP skills matrix.
• Provide support outside normal job role as and when required for the Depot and Service Manager.
• Maintain the company vehicle in good condition and stocked with appropriate tools, oils, consumables and safety equipment.
• Seek time for self‑development (relevant to role) via training platforms, online learning hubs and structured training sessions.
• Provide support for colleagues as and when required and/or when you deem necessary.
• Ensure depot and engineering standards are met.

• Skills and experience in mechanical or electrical disciplines relevant to the scope of equipment involved in the role.
• Adequate skills for performing competent maintenance routines, whether in field service or depot‑based roles.
• In‑depth skills for competent fault diagnosis, dismantling, repair and testing of the defined equipment type, for repair roles.
• Experience working with generator engines is essential; applications without this experience will not be considered.

• Hold a C and G, NVQ or other recognised professional or vocational qualifications in the relevant technical discipline. (Desired)
• In‑depth experience in multiple technical disciplines, such as mechanical and electrical. (Essential)
• Hands‑on experience in service, maintenance, installation and repair of diesel‑driven generators. (Essential)
• Clean and tidy appearance and a full driving licence, as travel will be an essential part of the job.

• Competitive salary and bonus scheme
• Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
• Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
• Christmas shutdown
• Early finish Friday
• Group pension scheme
• Annual salary review – takes place each January
• Long service awards
• Employee of the Month awards
• Customer service awards
• Life assurance
• Personal accident insurance
• Free onsite parking
• Employee assistance programme
• Training and progression opportunities
• Family‑run and well‑established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
• Open door policy
• Employee referral scheme
• Benefits scheme (discounted retailers such as money off Apple, Virgin Atlantic Holidays, Currys, Argos, Tesco and restaurants including Harvester, Miller and Carter, Nandos and many more)
• Corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers
• Ideas portal (message the CEO) and awards for implemented suggestions
• Cycle to work scheme
• Annual paid volunteering day

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

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.

The company is unable to sponsor employment of international workers in this role. You will be required to provide evidence of your right to work in the UK.

Closing Date: Tuesday 31st March, 2026
Contract Type: Full‑time
Salary: Based on experience