Diesel Generator Workshop Engineer

Rehlko Uninterruptible Power Ltd.; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 27,552,000 - 41,328,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive hourly rates

Overtime after 40 hours

33 days holiday (including bank holid​

Training and upskilling opportunities

Private healthcare

Death in service

Job summary

Rehlko Uninterruptible Power Ltd. is seeking a Workshop Generator Engineer to diagnose faults, service diesel generators, and prepare units for deployment in a busy workshop.

You will handle maintenance on small to multi-megawatt sets, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical capability, reading drawings and manuals, and a proactive approach to reliability improvements.

Qualifications

• Experience with diesel generators or similar mechanical/electrical plant.
• Strong mechanical and electrical diagnostic skills.
• Ability to read and interpret wiring diagrams and service manuals.
• Experience with engine systems (Volvo, Scania, Perkins, MTU) is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repair of diesel generators from small sets to large multi-megawatt units.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using appropriate tools, equipment and diagnostic software.
• Complete pre-hire inspections, ensuring equipment meets quality and safety standards.
• Prepare generators, distribution equipment and components for deployment to customer sites.
• Conduct load bank testing, functional checks and performance verification.
• Maintain service records, job sheets and compliance documentation.
• Ensure workshop activities align with ISO9001, ISO14001 and ISO45001 procedures.
• Support continuous improvement to enhance reliability and efficiency.
• Assist with workshop organisation, housekeeping and stock control.
• Collaborate with engineering and operations teams to ensure timely delivery.

Skills

Diesel generators

Mechanical diagnostics

Electrical diagnostics

Technical drawings

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Rehlko Uninterruptible Power Ltd. is seeking a Workshop Generator Engineer to diagnose faults, service diesel generators, and prepare units for deployment in a busy workshop.

You will handle maintenance on small to multi-megawatt sets, ensuring compliance with safety and quality standards. The role requires hands-on mechanical and electrical capability, reading drawings and manuals, and a proactive approach to reliability improvements.