Depot Generator Engineer

Wernick Power, one of the more recent additions 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.

Who We Are Looking For:

We are seeking a Depot Generator Engineer to uphold the operational functionality and presentation of Wernick Power Solutions (WPS) equipment, including generators, diesel tanks, distribution systems, cabling, and associated ancillaries. You will conduct inspections, testing, servicing, and repairs on all depot equipment ensuring it is ready for hire.

There may be an occasional customer breakdown to attend to, so a full driving licence is essential for this role.

About The Role

Key Responsibilities:

Adhere to and promote SHEQ group standards.

Achieve optimum, yet safe productivity levels with designated workload.

Provide Safety Observations for any unsafe practice in the depot

Ensure overdue servicing is kept below 6% of total fleet in the depot

Have 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.

Seek time to self-develop (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

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

In-depth skills for competent fault diagnosis, dismantling, repair, and testing of the defined equipment type.

Experience in 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.

In-depth experience in multiple technical disciplines, such as mechanical and electrical.

Hands-on experience in service, maintenance, installation, and repair of diesel-driven generators.

What You Will Get in Return:

Competitive salary and bonus scheme.

Generous holiday allowance, with options to buy, sell, or carry over holidays. (24 days to start and rising to 28 plus BH)

Group pension and annual salary review.

Life assurance and personal accident insurance.

Christmas shutdown.

Early finish on a Friday

Free onsite parking.

Employee assistance programme including telephone GP appointments

Training and progression opportunities within a family-run and well-established company. (Trading 91 years!)

Open door policy, encouraging direct communication with management.

Additional benefits including cycle to work scheme, employee referral scheme, discounted retailers\’ scheme, and corporate eyecare scheme through Specsavers.

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community. If you require any reasonable adjustments for your interview, please advise our recruitment team as soon as possible.

Important Notice to Recruitment Agencies:

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.

Thank you for your interest in Wernick Group. We look forward to hearing from you.

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.

Please note, this vacancy is subject to close earlier than the stated closing date dependent on application numbers.

Skills Needed

About The Company

Why Build Your Career with Wernick Group?

Rich Heritage, Progressive Future: As a family-owned and operated business since our inception, we blend traditional values with a forward-looking approach. This unique combination ensures a work environment that respects legacy while embracing the future.

Diverse Opportunities: Our expansive operations, with 40 centres across 36 UK locations, offer a vast array of roles and career paths in the public and private sectors. From modular building solutions to off-grid power, your professional journey can be as dynamic and varied as our services.

Commitment to Excellence: At Wernick, excellence isn’t just a goal; it\’s our way of life. We pride ourselves on providing outstanding product quality and service, creating an environment where your work directly contributes to customer satisfaction and business success.

Continuous Investment in People: We believe in nurturing talent from within. Through ongoing training and development opportunities, we invest in your future, ensuring that your career at Wernick is not just a job, but a journey of growth and learning.

Simplicity and Efficiency: Our business model is streamlined to reduce bureaucracy, enabling you to work in an environment that values decisiveness and efficiency. This approach allows you to focus on what you do best, without unnecessary complications.

Environmental and Social Responsibility: We\’re committed to reducing our carbon footprint and ensuring a safe, positive working environment. Working with us means being part of a team that cares for the planet and its people.

Company Culture

Clear path to progression: We believe everyone should have a clear path on how they can progress. That’s why we have developed the Wernick Way Forward, a personal development plan catered to each employee.

With the Wernick Way Forward, we provide a roadmap that outlines clear and achievable steps for employees to follow in order to reach their career goals.

Trainee programmes: Start your career with one of our trainee programmes. These are designed to help you develop and grow in our business and offer an advance career progression.

The Trainee Yard Operative Programme offers individuals the opportunity to develop their skills and work as a Yard Operative at one of our Hire depots. Engage in hands-on experience as you become a member of our team.

The Graduate Training Programme opens doors to explore every aspect of the company. Gain valuable insights, mentorship and the tools needed to excel as a leader within our company.

Training and development: Feel confident in your role and enjoy what you do. We recognise the need to invest in training and development.

By offering a range of training days/courses for our team we want to create an environment where you can move towards your career goals. We make sure that everyone who works with us has the resources they need to learn and develop their roles. We value mentoring and offer clear routes for career progression.

Desired Criteria

• Hold a C and G, NVQ or other recognised professional or vocational qualifications in the relevant technical discipline.
• Have in-depth experience of a multiple technical disciplines, e.g. both mechanical and electrical.
• Hands-on experience of service, maintenance, installation and repair of diesel driven generators.

Required Criteria

• Generally, skills and experience in mechanical or electrical disciplines which are relevant to the scope of equipment types involved in the role
• For repair role skills must be in depth, sufficient for competent fault diagnosis, dismantling, repair and testing of the defined equipment type.
• Experience in working with generator engines is an essential criteria and applications without the above essentials will not be considered
• For servicing and maintenance roles, skills must be adequate to reliably perform or quickly develop reliable performance of competent maintenance routines.

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Created on 15/07/2025 by TN United Kingdom

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