Engineering Assistant

WB Power Services Ltd; Newport; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading generator specialist is seeking an Engineering Assistant to support its Diesel Field Service Engineers. This role offers opportunities for career progression within a supportive team. Ideal candidates will have a hands-on background in engineering, a full UK driving licence, and a desire to grow their skills.

Benefits

Door-to-door pay

33 days holiday

Training and upskilling opportunities

Private healthcare

Death in Service benefit

Use of a company vehicle

Long-term progression and development

Access to Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience in a labouring role within an engineering or mechanical environment.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Confidence communicating with clients.

Responsibilities

• Assisting Diesel Field Service Engineers on-site.
• Collecting and delivering parts between depot and site.
• Following company Health & Safety procedures.

Skills

Reliability

Communication

Flexibility

Hands-on

Job description

Engineering Assistant

WB Power Services are currently recruiting for an Engineering Assistant to join our team during an exciting period of growth. This is a fantastic opportunity for someone who is motivated and keen to build a career in engineering while supporting a busy and dynamic team.

WB Power Services is a leading generator specialist, providing solutions across maintenance, sales, and hire to customers nationwide. As a family-run business, we put our values at the core of everything we do—offering a friendly and supportive workplace while upholding the highest professional standards.

The Role
As an Engineering Assistant, you will play a key part in supporting our Diesel Field Service Engineers and wider operations team. Your responsibilities will include:

• Assisting Diesel Field Service Engineers on-site
• Supporting service, fault finding, and breakdown jobs as needed
• Liaising with Service Coordinators at head office to assist with job planning
• Collecting and delivering parts between depot and site
• Loading and unloading company vehicles when required
• Assisting with cable pulling and testing as directed
• Following company Health & Safety, environmental, and quality procedures
• Accurately recording job information using our bespoke management system

The Person
We’re looking for someone reliable, enthusiastic, and hands-on. Ideal candidates will have:

• Experience in a labouring role within an engineering or mechanical environment
• A full UK driving licence
• Confidence communicating with clients both on the phone and in person
• An interest in developing engineering knowledge and skills
• The ability to work effectively in a fast-paced environment
• A flexible approach to dealing with customers from a variety of sectors

What We Can Offer You

• £12.50 – £13.75 per hour
• Door-to-door pay
• Overtime paid after 40 hours
• 33 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Training and upskilling opportunities
• Private healthcare
• Death in Service benefit
• Use of a company vehicle
• Long-term progression and development
• Access to our outstanding Employee Assistance Programme