Depot Generator Engineer - 4 on/4 off, Career Growth

WB Power Services Ltd; Little Hulton; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

4 on, 4 off shift pattern

Overtime opportunities

33 days holiday incl. bank holidays

Training and development opportunities

Private healthcare

Death in service benefit

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Rehlko is hiring a Shift Generator Engineer based at the Walkden depot in Manchester. You will service, fault-find and repair a fleet of diesel generators, with occasional site support across the North West.

The role operates on a 4 on, 4 off pattern, primarily depot-based, with a company van provided for site visits. The ideal candidate has proven diesel generator experience, strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, and a practical, hands-on approach.

Qualifications

• Proven experience with diesel generators or similar mechanical and electrical plant.
• Experience in servicing, preventative maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to read technical drawings, wiring diagrams and service manuals.

Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair diesel generators ranging from small sets to multi-megawatt units.
• Inspect, fault-find and repair generators returning from hire.
• Complete planned preventative maintenance to maximise reliability and availability.
• Prepare, inspect and test generators prior to deployment, including load bank testing and performance verification.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults across engines, alternators, control panels and generator systems.
• Prepare generators, distribution equipment and accessories for customer hire.
• Maintain accurate service records, job sheets and compliance documentation.
• Ensure all equipment meets quality, safety and compliance standards before leaving the depot.
• Support continuous improvement, workshop organisation, and health & safety standards.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams; occasional site support across the North West.

Skills

Diesel generators

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Servicing & maintenance

Technical drawings reading

Engine knowledge (Volvo/Scania/Perkins

Control systems (Deep Sea/ComAp)

Health & safety awareness

Teamwork

UK driving licence

Job description

Rehlko is hiring a Shift Generator Engineer based at the Walkden depot in Manchester. You will service, fault-find and repair a fleet of diesel generators, with occasional site support across the North West.

The role operates on a 4 on, 4 off pattern, primarily depot-based, with a company van provided for site visits. The ideal candidate has proven diesel generator experience, strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills, and a practical, hands-on approach.