Generator Engineer - Shifts

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

About Rehlko

Rehlko is a global leader in power and energy resilience. Formerly known as Kohler Energy, Rehlko has continually shaped the way the world powers homes, industries, and critical infrastructure.

As part of this exciting growth, WB Power Services has now become Rehlko. This transition marks our evolution into an OEM, allowing us to design, build, and deliver complete power solutions from the ground up. It's a transformation that strengthens our technical capability, expands our product range, and deepens the value we offer to our clients.

We retain the strong, values-led foundation of a family business, while being empowered by the scale, resources, and global vision of Rehlko. For our people, this means new opportunities, bigger projects, and a chance to shape the future of resilient, sustainable energy.

The Role

As a Shift Generator Engineer, you will work on a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern and be based predominantly at our Walkden depot in Manchester.

This is primarily a depot-based position, where you will be responsible for servicing, maintaining, fault finding and repairing our fleet of diesel generators. You will work on generators returning from hire as well as preparing, testing and maintaining equipment ready for its next deployment.

You will play an important role in ensuring our generator fleet remains reliable, safe and available for our customers, completing everything from routine servicing and inspections through to more complex mechanical and electrical repairs.

Although the role is approximately 95% depot-based, there may occasionally be a requirement to provide engineering support at customer sites across the North West. A company van will be available when site attendance is required.

This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Generator Engineer looking for the stability of a predominantly depot-based position combined with a 4 on, 4 off working pattern.

Key Responsibilities

• Service, maintain and repair diesel generators ranging from smaller sets through to large multi-megawatt units.


• Inspect, fault-find and repair generators returning from customer 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 associated generator systems.


• Prepare generators, distribution equipment and associated accessories for customer hire.


• Maintain accurate service records, job sheets and compliance documentation.


• Ensure all equipment meets Rehlko quality, safety and compliance standards before leaving the depot.


• Support continuous improvement initiatives, workshop organisation, housekeeping and health & safety standards.


• Work collaboratively with engineering and operations teams and provide occasional support at customer sites across the North West.

The Person

• Proven experience working with diesel generators or similar mechanical and electrical plant.


• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.


• Experience carrying out servicing, planned maintenance and repairs.


• Ability to diagnose faults, identify appropriate repairs and interpret technical drawings, wiring diagrams and service manuals.


• Experience with engines such as Volvo, Scania, Perkins or MTU would be advantageous.


• Knowledge of generator control systems including Deep Sea and ComAp would be beneficial.


• Strong understanding of workshop health and safety requirements.


• Practical, hands‑on approach with excellent problem‑solving skills.


• Able to work independently and effectively as part of a wider engineering team.


• High attention to detail and commitment to quality.


• Willingness to work a 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.


• Full UK driving licence preferred.

What We Can Offer You

• Competitive salary dependent on experience.


• 4 on, 4 off shift pattern in a predominantly depot-based role.


• Overtime opportunities and excellent long-term career progression.


• 33 days holiday including bank holidays (subject to shift entitlement).


• Training, upskilling and technical development opportunities.


• Private healthcare, death in service benefit and Employee Assistance Programme.


• Opportunity to join a global leader in resilient power and energy solutions