United Rentals Europe
Generator Engineer
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Generator Engineer
Generator Engineer – Power
Location: Brigg (UK), with nationwide travel & occasional overnight trips
About the Role
We are seeking a Generator Engineer to focus on delivering, installing, maintaining, and supporting our generator, pump, filtration equipment, and tank solutions for customers across the UK. Your role will involve hands-on work at customer sites, ensuring efficient installation, commissioning, handover, and maintenance—both on-site and at our fully-equipped branch location.
The role is 40 hours per week (Monday–Friday), with flexibility to work overtime as required.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver, install, and decommission our range of generators, pumps, filtration equipment, and tanks for customers
- Perform mechanical servicing, fault finding, and repairs on-site or at our workshop
- Hand over equipment and train customers on correct usage and safety protocols
- Support operational project preparation, coordinating with mechanical, electrical, and diesel systems
- Monitor spare parts inventory and maintain optimal stock levels
- Provide guidance and support to other team members
- Complete regular maintenance inspections and ensure reliability of our rental fleet
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Your Profile
- Strong electrical background with mechanical experience (preferably in diesel and/or pump systems)
- Proven experience in a service technician or similar hands-on role
- Full UK driving licence (Category B) – essential for nationwide travel
- Familiarity with a plant or equipment hire business is highly desirable
- Ability to work independently and as a team player
- Willingness to make occasional overnight work trips
- Flexibility, proactivity, and a service-oriented mindset
Valuable Competences
✔ Highly service-oriented with a focus on customer satisfaction ✔ Strong oral and written communication skills ✔ Basic IT proficiency (completing work sheets and safety training) ✔ Solve problems independently with minimal supervision
About United Rentals Europe
United Rentals Europe is the industry leader in fluid, power, and tool solutions, operating across 13 European offices including the UK. As part of United Rentals, Inc. (S&P 500-indexed), we serve construction, industrial, utility, and municipal customers with high-quality, “plug-and-play” equipment designed for safety, reliability, and versatility.
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Our growth-oriented culture offers: 🔹 Personal and professional development through training and coaching 🔹 A supportive, inclusive, and respectful work environment 🔹 Equal opportunities for all, with no discrimination based on gender, age, nationality, disability, or ethnicity
Your Offer: More Than Just a Job
- Work in a fast-paced, client-focused environment with room for initiative and innovation
- Investment in skilled training to build your career at United Rentals
- Project-based variety—no two days are the same!
How to Apply
Ready to make a difference? Send your CV via: 📄 Apply on our website 📧 Email: careersuk@ur.com
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