Workshop Engineer

Job Title: Workshop Engineer
Location: East Grinstead
Salary: £32,860 - £37,785 Per Annum
Hours: Monday - Friday (8am-5pm)
Holidays: 23 days bank holidays (rising with service)
Benefits: EOT bonus scheme, private medical cover, life assurance, pension, career progression, employee ownership model

Join one of the UK’s leading generator hire companies as a Workshop Engineer. This hands-on role is ideal for someone with a background in diesel engines or plant maintenance, looking to work within a supportive, employee-owned business that values development and teamwork.

As a Workshop Engineer, you’ll carry out the servicing, repair, and upkeep of diesel generators, both in the depot and occasionally on-site, helping ensure our fleet is always operating at its best.

 

Generator Maintenance & Repairs:

• Perform servicing and preventative maintenance on diesel-powered generators
• Carry out mechanical repairs on rental equipment and customer units
• Follow manufacturer service schedules and maintain equipment logs

Yard Operations:

• Assist with loading/offloading, general yard duties, and forklift operation
• Support basic maintenance tasks and maintain a tidy, safe working environment

Deliveries & Site Support:

• Deliver and collect generators and ancillaries using company vehicles
• Refuel equipment and perform on-site repairs and servicing as required
• Take part in on-call rota (enhanced rates apply) to support 24/7 operations

Compliance & Safety:

• Adhere to ISO standards (9001, 14001, 45001, 50001) and company H&S policies
• Support continuous improvement in equipment performance and depot standards

Essential:

• Qualification in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, Diesel Fitting or Plant Maintenance (e.g., City & Guilds, BTEC)
• Experience servicing large diesel engines (e.g., Perkins, Cummins)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
• Full UK driving licence

Desirable:

• Forklift licence and experience with generator control systems
• Strong communication skills and a proactive, team-first attitude

For more information on the Workshop Engineer position or any other technical roles, contact Ewan Smyth at Stirling Warrington.