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About The Role
Are you ready for your next career move to a Company that really values your contribution and can offer you award‑winning training opportunities? People truly are at the heart of our business and we believe in empowering our colleagues to develop their skills, make decisions and take on new responsibilities.
We are looking for a skilled and proactive Depot Engineer to maintain, repair, and prepare our critical power equipment to the highest standard. This is a hands‑on workshop‑based role where you will be the technical expert ensuring our loadbanks, transformers, generators, battery energy storage units (BESS), UPS units, and distribution equipment are always project‑ready. Your work is the foundation for the success and reliability of our field operations.
Your Key Responsibilities Will Include
* Equipment Maintenance & Repair:
* Perform planned maintenance (PPM), diagnostics, repairs, and modifications on a range of critical power equipment, including:
o Loadbanks (AC/DC, Resistive/Reactive)
o Generators
o Battery Energy Storage Units (BESS)
o Uninterruptible Power Supplies (UPS)
o Transformers
o Power Distribution Units (PDUs)
o Cables and Connectors
* Conduct functional testing on all equipment post‑repair and pre‑dispatch to ensure 100% operational readiness.
* Accurately complete job cards, service reports, and test certificates for all work undertaken.
* Workshop & Yard Operations:
* Work closely with the Yard Hands to prepare and kit equipment for specific projects, ensuring all components are present and correct.
* Fault‑find and troubleshoot equipment returns, identifying issues and implementing effective repairs.
* Maintain the workshop and yard areas allocated to Critical Power, ensuring they are clean, safe, and organised.
* Manage workshop tools and test equipment, ensuring they are calibrated and in good working order.
* Technical & Logistics Support:
* Provide remote technical support and guidance to the Field Service Team when on‑site.
* Assist the Operations Manager with sourcing parts and managing workshop stock levels.
* Occasionally assist with the loading and unloading of equipment, verifying its condition upon return from hire.
* Health & Safety:
* Adhere to all company and statutory Health, Safety, and Environmental regulations at all times.
* Participate in risk assessments and follow safe systems of work, including the use of appropriate PPE.
* Report any near misses, defects, or hazards immediately to the Operations Manager.
What can we offer you in return? You’ll be joining a highly successful FTSE100 company, the UK’s largest equipment rental provider. We provide an industry‑leading flexible rewards package including generous holiday allowance (with the opportunity to buy and sell annual leave), life assurance, retail discount scheme, employee recognition awards and a great company pension scheme.
About You
To succeed in this role you will bring the following skill‑set and behaviours:
* Proven experience as a service, maintenance, or workshop engineer within the power generation, critical power, or a related electrical field.
* Strong electrical background with the ability to read schematics and conduct fault‑finding on complex three‑phase systems.
* Hands‑on experience with maintaining and repairing at least some of the following: loadbanks, transformers, UPS systems, or power distribution.
* Competent in using electrical test equipment (multimeters, clamp meters, insulation testers).
* A proactive, problem‑solving attitude with excellent attention to detail.
* A full, valid driver's licence.
Desirable Qualifications & Skills
* Formal qualification in an electrical discipline (e.g., City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3).
* Testing and Inspection qualification (e.g., 18 th Edition, 2391).
* Knowledge of health and safety protocols in a workshop environment.
* FLT (Forklift Truck) licence.
About Us
Sunbelt Rentals is the leader in equipment rentals in the UK, Ireland, US and Canada - as well as specialist operations in Europe. We provide a range of solutions to every market and sector, including construction, industrial, energy, infrastructure, government and events. Our teams make the impossible possible and the unthinkable doable. Turning what if into what is.
Our people are at the heart of our values and they’re our greatest asset. We rely on you to look after our customers so in return, we take good care of you. We recognise the value and uniqueness of our team‑mates and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive Sunbelt Rentals, providing equality of opportunity and a culture of fairness and respect.
Your health, safety and wellbeing is really important to us. We’re raising awareness and providing support through initiatives such as our mental health awareness campaign and first‑aider programme. You’ll also be able to access a 24‑7 employee assistance helpline, counselling services and financial wellbeing support.
Seniority level
Not Applicable
Employment type
Full‑time
Job function
Engineering and Information Technology
Industries
Construction
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