Wernick Group Limited
Advanced Generator Service Engineer
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Job Description
Location: Unit 2, Albion Road
Join Wernick Power Solutions, a dynamic and rapidly growing part of the Wernick Group, a family-run business with a proud heritage stretching back to 1934. We've seen significant growth and success, driven by our team's enthusiasm, vision, and unwavering commitment to quality. As a national provider of temporary power generation solutions, we empower businesses across the UK, and we're looking for an exceptional individual to help us continue this vital work.
We are seeking an Advanced Generator Service Engineer to become a cornerstone of our operations in Dartford. In this critical role, you will be instrumental in maintaining the peak operational functionality and pristine presentation of our diverse fleet, including generators, diesel tanks, distribution systems, cabling, and associated ancillaries. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will expertly conduct routine inspections, perform essential servicing, diagnose and resolve breakdowns, and manage installations and commissioning. Your dedication to upholding our high standards of safety, quality, and customer service will directly contribute to our clients' success and our continued reputation for excellence.
Please note, this role includes a rota-based on-call requirement, for which you will receive additional pay for being on call and for any call-outs.
About The Role
Key Responsibilities:
- Adhere to and promote SHEQ group standards.
- Achieve optimum, yet safe productivity levels with designated workload.
- Ensure all transactional elements of the role are managed effectively, 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.
- 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.
- Ensure the company vehicle is kept in good condition and stocked with appropriate tools/oils/consumables/safety equipment.
- 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.
Essential Criteria
- 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 in working with generator engines is essential; applications without this experience will not be considered.
Criteria
- Hold a C and G, NVQ, or other recognized 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)
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Your Future with the Wernick Group
At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that’s building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let's be 'Altogether Stronger'.
- 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
Equal Opportunities Statement
We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all sections of the community.
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.
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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.
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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.
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 servicing and maintenance roles, (whether field service or depot based) skills must be adequate to reliably perform or quickly develop reliable performance of competent maintenance routines.
- 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
- Clean and tidy appearance is essential as you will be meeting our customers as is a full driving license as travel will be an essential part of the job.
- 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.
Desired Criteria
- Closing Date: Friday 14th August, 2026
- Contract Type: fulltime
- Salary: Based on Experience
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