Mobile Generator Engineer in Birmingham

As a Mobile Engineer for Finning Power Rental, you will work on a wide range of electric power projects across the UK and Ireland. Your primary responsibility will be to set up rental solutions and ensure rental equipment—including generators, load‑banks, transformers, fuel tanks, and ancillaries—are maintained in a serviceable condition to support our customers.

Responsibilities

• Inspect, service and maintain rental equipment (generators, transports, fuel tanks, load banks, cables, panels) in line with maintenance schedules.
• Complete the ready‑to‑rent task and document inspection data in the CAT inspection application.
• Execute the rental returns process and record inspection and data in the CAT inspection application.
• Set up rental equipment according to customer requirements and project drawings from the Application Engineering team.
• Troubleshoot and resolve technical problems on equipment quickly, safely, and efficiently.
• Provide logistical support for inbound and outbound equipment when required.
• Lead the site installation, commissioning, and decommissioning of rental solutions, including synchronisation of multiple generators.
• Perform in‑depth repairs on rental equipment.
• Ensure full adherence to all Health & Safety policies, including Logincident and pre‑task risk assessments.

Qualifications & Experience

• Apprenticeship trained, NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical or Electronic) or equivalent.
• 5 years’ plus experience in the rental energy sector or a similar role.
• Proven track record of hands‑on field experience diagnosing and troubleshooting mechanical/electrical faults.
• Driver’s licence with at least 2 years of full driving history.
• Safe Pass (ROI) or CSCS (UK) certification required; offshore certifications where required.
• Strong working knowledge of mechanical, electrical and electronic systems and rental equipment portfolio.
• Good understanding of Health & Safety regulations.

Skills & Knowledge

• Strong analytical, interpersonal and communication skills; ability to explain complex technical issues clearly.
• Ability to work independently in a fast‑paced, self‑directed, entrepreneurial environment.
• Experience mentoring engineering team members and sub‑contractors.
• Resourceful and adaptable to changing circumstances.
• Customer‑focused and commercially aware.
• Flexible approach to 24/7 business operations.

Benefits

• Salary circa £35,000 – £40,000.
• 25 days holiday (up to 5 extra days purchase).
• Annual bonus.
• Healthcare benefits (medical, optical, hearing, dentistry and child payments).
• Access to company share scheme.
• Life insurance.
• Laptop, phone and van provided.
• CAT product training.
• Overtime.

Finning Power Rental is a leading provider of temporary and emergency power solutions across the U.K. and Ireland. As part of the Finning Group, we are the largest global dealer of Cat® products and services.

At Finning, we prioritise creating a diverse and inclusive environment. We are proud to be an equal opportunity employer and actively encourage all individuals to express themselves and achieve their full potential. We do not discriminate against applicants based on gender identity, race, national and ethnic origin, religion, age, sexual orientation, marital and family status, and/or mental or physical disabilities. Finning is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities and is a forces‑friendly employer signed to the Armed Forces Covenant.