Depot / Yard Engineer

Yard Engineer
Location: Bristol (Warmley area)
Salary: £26,750 – £32,680 (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 a PDI 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’ll play a key role in ensuring equipment is maintained to the highest standard while delivering excellent customer service on-site and within the depot.

Key Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills and Experience

• 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 0117 929 4422 option 3 and ask for Abigail Attwood or James Guyatt.