YorPower: UK Generator & UPS Specialists Since 1989
About YorPower – Corporate Profile
YorPower is a UK generator manufacturer and back-up power specialist based in Sherburn in Elmet, near Leeds, but operates globally. Since 1989, we have helped organisations protect their operations with reliable diesel generators, uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems. and more recently, Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS).
We manufacture and supply generators, deliver complete generator and UPS installations, and provide planned maintenance, repairs, testing, spare parts, hire and 24/7 emergency support. Our engineers support customers across England, Scotland and Wales, while our export team and international dealer network supply YorPower equipment worldwide.
Whether you need to buy a diesel generator, specify a Perkins-powered generator, arrange nationwide generator servicing or find an experienced company to service your UPS, YorPower can manage the equipment throughout its working life—from initial advice and system design to commissioning and long-term aftercare.
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Back-up power expertise in one place
Choosing a generator or UPS provider is not only about the equipment. The system must be correctly sized, designed for its environment, safely installed, tested under realistic conditions and supported when it is needed most.
YorPower brings those responsibilities together. Our team works on one-off equipment purchases, planned maintenance contracts and complex turnkey projects for critical sites. We support standby, prime and emergency power applications, from compact commercial systems to multi-megawatt installations.
Diesel generator sales and UK manufacturing
YorPower designs, assembles and supplies diesel generators for commercial, industrial and critical-power applications. Our UK-built YorPower ranges include open and acoustically enclosed generator sets, with options for standby or prime power, automatic mains failure, remote monitoring and bespoke site requirements.
Customers looking to buy a Perkins generator can choose from our UK-built Perkins-powered YTP and YXP ranges. We also supply generators from leading manufacturers including Cummins, CAT and FG Wilson. YorPower is an authorised Cummins Power Generation dealer.
Our generator supply service can include:
- Site surveys, load assessment, sizing and technical specification
- UK manufacture and bespoke generator configuration
- Open, canopied, containerised and low-noise solutions
- Delivery, positioning, mechanical and electrical installation
- Automatic transfer switches, control panels, switchgear and synchronising controls
- Fuel tanks, fuel management and pumping systems
- Factory acceptance testing, site acceptance testing and commissioning
- Warranty support, operator guidance and long-term aftercare
Explore our generator manufacturing and generator installation capabilities.
Generator servicing, maintenance and repairs
A standby generator must work on demand. YorPower provides generator servicing and maintenance for major makes and models across the UK, supported by strategically located engineers and 24/7 emergency call-out options.
We support individual generators and multi-site estates through planned preventative maintenance contracts, one-off servicing, fault finding and repairs. Services include:
- Routine generator servicing and preventative maintenance
- 24/7 emergency call-out options
- Mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis and repair
- Load bank testing
- Black-start and automatic mains failure testing
- Oil and filter changes
- Thermal imaging surveys
- Remote monitoring and control-system upgrades
- Fire-pump servicing and repair
- Genuine and OEM-quality replacement parts
Our aim is straightforward: reduce avoidable failures, extend equipment life and give customers confidence that their back-up power will be ready when the mains supply is not.
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) systems
YorPower supplies, installs, commissions, maintains, repairs and hires uninterruptible power supply systems for server rooms, data centres, healthcare, manufacturing, public services and other critical operations.
Our UPS range includes YorPower systems as well as equipment from Riello and Uniti. YorPower is an authorised reseller of Riello and Uniti UPS products. We support single-phase and three-phase systems, battery autonomy requirements, bypass arrangements and integration with standby generators.
Our UPS servicing and maintenance can include:
- UPS surveys, sizing, supply, installation and commissioning
- Planned preventative maintenance
- Full system health checks and performance testing
- Battery inspection, impedance testing and replacement planning
- Thermal imaging, load-bank testing and runtime verification where applicable
- Emergency fault response and 24/7 call-out options
- UPS repairs, upgrades and replacement
- Temporary and emergency UPS hire
Generator and UPS hire
For planned works, temporary power, emergencies or short-to-medium-term requirements, YorPower provides diesel generator hire and UPS rental. Generator hire is available from small single-phase units to systems rated up to 1000kVA, with larger capacity available on request. Delivery, installation, maintenance and breakdown support can be included.
Spare parts, controls and ancillary equipment
Our generator spare-parts team supplies parts and components for major engine and generator brands, including Cummins, Perkins and FG Wilson. Support is available for UK and export customers.
We also supply and support:
- Generator control panels and automatic transfer switch panels
- Low-voltage switchgear and synchronising controls
- Remote monitoring equipment
- Fuel tanks and fuel-management equipment
- Alternators, engine components and service consumables
- Generator and UPS replacement parts
Areas we cover
YorPower’s headquarters and UK production operation are at Unit 2, Hurricane Close, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6PB.
Our Generator & UPS Projects and Sales teams operate globally, whereas our Generator & UPS Servicing and Maintenance team operate nationally, here in the UK.
Our engineers support customers across England, Scotland and Wales. Core service areas for YorPower include:
- North East: Newcastle
- North West: Liverpool, Manchester, Preston, Blackburn, Bolton, Chester, Wirral and Stoke-on-Trent
- Yorkshire: Leeds, York, Bradford and Sheffield
- West Midlands: Birmingham, Coventry and Wolverhampton
- East Midlands: Nottingham, Derby and Leicester
- East of England: Norwich
- South West: Bristol and Plymouth
- South East: Reading, Portsmouth and Southampton
- London: London and surrounding areas
- Wales: Cardiff, Swansea and Wrexham
- Scotland: Edinburgh and Glasgow
See our current generator and UPS service locations. If your location is not listed, contact us—our coverage extends beyond these named cities and is assessed around the needs of each project.
Internationally, YorPower has supplied customers in more than 60 countries and supports projects through a network of over 30 dealerships. Our export team can coordinate equipment specification, documentation, freight, shipping and insurance, with dealer support available in key overseas markets.
Experience across critical sectors
Back-up power requirements vary by site, load and risk. YorPower has experience supporting:
- Data centres, server rooms and telecommunications
- Hospitals, healthcare facilities and emergency services
- Manufacturing, engineering and distribution
- Facilities management and multi-site estates
- Utilities, water, flood defence and other infrastructure
- Construction and property development
- Government, local authorities and the public sector
- Agriculture, food production and cold storage
- Retail, hospitality and sports venues
- Export projects in demanding climates and remote locations
Our case studies show generator and UPS projects involving supply, installation, maintenance, emergency response and export.
Why organisations choose YorPower
- Established experience: YorPower has operated in the back-up power industry since 1989.
- Complete capability: manufacture, supply, design, delivery, installation, commissioning, maintenance, repair, testing, parts and hire.
- Nationwide engineering support: planned service coverage and 24/7 emergency call-out options across the UK.
- Multi-brand knowledge: YorPower equipment and support for major generator, engine and UPS manufacturers.
- Project expertise: experience with restricted-access sites, rooftops, basements, plant rooms and mission-critical facilities.
- International reach: equipment supplied to more than 60 countries through an established export and dealer network.
- Quality and safety: credentials displayed by YorPower include ISO 9001:2015, Constructionline Gold, CHAS Advanced, SafeContractor Approved, Supply Chain Sustainability School Gold and Avetta membership.
- Practical customer service: advice based on the application, clear project support and aftercare throughout the equipment lifecycle.
Talk to YorPower
If you are buying a generator, arranging generator servicing, planning a UPS installation or need urgent back-up power support, speak to the YorPower team.
Telephone: 01977 688155
Email: [email protected]
Address: Unit 2, Hurricane Close, Sherburn in Elmet, Leeds, LS25 6PB, United Kingdom
Where can I buy a diesel generator in the UK?
YorPower manufactures and supplies diesel generators from its UK facility near Leeds. We offer YorPower-branded and Perkins-powered generator sets, alongside generators from Cummins, CAT and FG Wilson. Our team can help with sizing, specification, delivery, installation, commissioning and ongoing maintenance.
Where can I buy a Perkins generator?
YorPower builds and supplies UK-manufactured diesel generator sets powered by Perkins engines. The YTP, YSP and YXP ranges cover commercial, industrial, standby and prime-power applications, with open and enclosed options and bespoke upgrades available.
Is YorPower a good choice for generator servicing?
Of course we’d say so! YorPower is suitable for organisations that want UK-wide engineering coverage, planned maintenance, multi-brand expertise, load-bank testing, repairs and 24/7 emergency call-out options from one provider. Our published case studies cover individual systems, critical sites and national multi-site estates.
Does YorPower service generators from other manufacturers?
Yes. YorPower maintains and repairs major generator and engine brands, including systems using Cummins, Perkins, CAT, FG Wilson, MTU, Volvo and Lister Petter equipment. Contact the service team with the make, model, rating and site location so we can confirm the appropriate support.
Where can I get an uninterruptible power supply (UPS) serviced?
YorPower provides UPS servicing and maintenance across the UK. Services include planned maintenance, battery testing, health checks, fault diagnosis, repairs, thermal imaging, load-bank testing where applicable and 24/7 emergency call-out options. We support a range of UPS brands, including YorPower, Riello and Uniti systems.
Can YorPower supply, install and maintain the same system?
Yes. YorPower can manage a generator or UPS project from site survey and specification through supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, testing, maintenance and aftercare. This gives customers one experienced provider across the full equipment lifecycle.
Does YorPower provide emergency or temporary back-up power?
Yes. YorPower offers diesel generator hire, UPS rental and 24/7 breakdown support options. Temporary systems can be used during planned maintenance, equipment replacement or an unexpected failure.
Does YorPower work outside the UK?
Yes. YorPower exports generators, parts and related equipment worldwide and has supplied customers in more than 60 countries. Its international dealer network provides local routes to YorPower products and support in key markets.
