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Engineering Assistant

WB Power Services Ltd

Newport

On-site

GBP 60,000 - 80,000

Full time

Yesterday
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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
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