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Field Service Mechanic - Power

United Rentals EuropeBrigg, England, United KingdomPosted Apr 8, 2026

Compensation

Not listed

Type

Full-time

Location

Brigg, England, United Kingdom

Posted

Apr 8, 2026

Requirements Summary

Requires a minimum of 5 years of experience in a service technician role with a strong electrical bias and mechanical diesel or pump experience. A valid driving license is essential, along with the ability to travel and work flexible hours.

Core Responsibilities

Manage the installation, commissioning, and maintenance of rental power equipment at customer sites. Perform mechanical servicing, fault finding, and equipment decommissioning while ensuring branch inventory is maintained.

Key Skills

Electrical maintenanceMechanical maintenanceDiesel engine repairPump maintenanceGenerator installationFault findingPreventative maintenanceEquipment decommissioningInventory managementTechnical documentationSafety complianceCustomer instructionTeam leadershipProblem solvingFlexibility

Company Information

  • Industry: Equipment Rental Services
  • Company Size: 501-1,000 employees
  • Type: Public Company
  • Specialties: Tank Rental and Service, Pump Rental, Sales and Service, Filtration Rental, Sales and Service, Power Rental, Sales and Service , Tool rental and service, Jobsite solutions, Project services, Welding Technology, and Rental

Full Job Description

Looking to turn a new leaf? What are you waiting for? Join our fast-growing, dynamic company anywhere in Europe! We are looking for a: Generator Mechanic – Power Location: Brigg based Job description: You will be the focus of our activity on customer sites, managing the installation, commissioning and handover of the solution to our customers. We operate nationwide so the role is wide-ranging, involving UK travel mainly in the North West and occasional nights away from home. During ongoing projects you may be required to revisit customer sites to provide support with faults or carry out preventative maintenance. At the end of the project you will manage the safe decommissioning and removal of our rental equipment as part of a team. When not required on customer sites, you will be responsible for completing maintenance inspections and repairs at our fully-equipped branch location to ensure maximum availability and reliability of the rental fleet. This role is 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday but we require you to be available to work overtime as and when required outside of normal working hours. Your focus: Deliver, install / de-install our range of generators, pumps, filtration equipment and tanks for our customers. Carry out mechanical servicing and fault finding. Hand-over of equipment to the customer and instruct customer on correct usage. Assist in operational project preparation involving mechanical, electrical and diesel systems. ·Monitor parts inventory and maintain minimum stock levels. Provide guidance to other operation team members. Your profile: Strong electrical bias with mechanical (diesel and/or pump) experience. Minimum 5 years of work experience in a service technician role or similar. Driving license B essential. Experience with plant or equipment hire business desirable. You can be a team player or work independently with high flexibility. Able to make occasional overnight trips. Valuable competences: proactive, service oriented, team player, flexible and independent. Good oral and written communication skills (essential) Basic knowledge of IT to complete work sheets and safety training. About Us: United Rentals Europe is the industry leader in the European Fluid, Power and Tool solutions market. We provide rental products, customizable rental solutions, and comprehensive tool management services. The equipment we offer is designed with safety and quality as top priorities, featuring “plug and play” capabilities and great versatility for a wide range of applications. We work together with our customers to find solutions with a shared commitment to service and safety. This translates into unique benefits and the best rental solutions for your jobsite. We have 38 offices across Europe (the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and the UK). Our European headquarters is located in the Netherlands. Growth is in our DNA and this offers employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. United Rentals, Inc. is the largest equipment rental company in the world. The company has an integrated network of 1,520 rental locations in North America, 38 in Europe, 23 in Australia and 19 in New Zealand. The company’s approximately 26,650 employees serve construction and industrial customers, utilities, municipalities, homeowners and others. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Connecticut USA. Additional information about United Rentals is available at www.unitedrentals.com/en-gb As an employer, we provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender identity, age, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or other non-performance-related factors. We value diversity and inclusion and provide a respectful working environment where discrimination and harassment have no place. Our Offer: United Rentals offers you a challenging position within an international, service-oriented and pleasant work environment where there is room for initiatives. Your opinion and innovative ideas are valued. We invest in your personal growth through coaching and training. We spend a lot of time on a thorough training program to ensure that you have a good basis to start your career at United Rentals. Interested? To apply, just send your CV using the “apply” button. Apply via our website www.unitedrentals.com/en-gb. For more information, please contact Branch Operations Manager Mark Fenwick on 07969 990 404 or at careersuk@ur.com. About us: United Rentals Europe is a market leader in integrated fluid management and power solutions. We rent equipment and use our expertise to provide customers with solutions for storage, pumping and filtration of liquids and temporary power. Our products are designed with safety and quality as top priorities and are “plug and play”. We have 13 offices across Europe (the Netherlands, Belgium, France, Germany and the UK). Our European headquarters is located in the Netherlands. Growth is in our DNA and this offers employees the opportunity to grow personally and professionally. We are part of United Rentals, Inc, the world’s largest equipment rental company. The Company has more than 1,500 rental locations in North America, Europe, Australia and New Zealand and more than 22,000 employees. United Rentals is a member of the Standard & Poor’s 500 Index, the Barron’s 400 Index and the Russell 3000 Index® and is headquartered in Stamford, Conn. Additional information about United Rentals is available at unitedrentals.com. As an employer, we provide equal opportunities for all, regardless of gender identity, age, nationality, religion, sexual orientation, disability or other non-performance-related factors. We value diversity and inclusion and provide a respectful working environment where discrimination and harassment have no place.

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