Generator Shift Engineer

Kohler (Rehlko); Walkden; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Rehlko in Walkden (near Manchester) seeks an experienced Shift Generator Engineer to service, maintain and repair our diesel generator fleet. Working 4 on, 4 off, depot-based with occasional site work across the North West; a company van is provided when required.

You will ensure reliability, safety and availability for customers through routine servicing, fault finding and more complex repairs. Ideal candidates have proven diesel generator experience, strong mechanical and electrical

Qualifications

• Proven experience working with diesel generators or similar mechanical and electrical plant.
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience carrying out servicing, planned maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to confidently diagnose faults and initiate repairs.

Responsibilities

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repair of diesel generators across the fleet.
• Maintain and repair generators returning to the Walkden depot from hire.
• Complete routine servicing and preventative maintenance to maximise reliability.
• Inspect generators returning from hire and identify needed repairs or remedial work.
• Prepare and inspect generators before deployment back to customer sites.

Skills

Diesel generator experience

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Servicing & maintenance

Diagnostics

Job description

Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource - energy - that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today's world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions - large and small - that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization's success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone's responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits
• Work-life flexibility
• Recognition and rewards
• Development and career opportunities
• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

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

• Carry out servicing, maintenance and repair of diesel generators ranging from smaller sets through to large multi-megawatt units.
• Maintain and repair generators returning to the Walkden depot from customer hire.
• Complete routine servicing and preventative maintenance to maximise generator reliability and availability.
• Carry out thorough inspections on generators returning from hire and identify any repairs or remedial work required.
• Prepare and inspect generators before they are deployed back to customer sites.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults using appropriate tools, equipment and diagnostic software.
• Complete mechanical and electrical repairs to a high standard.
• Conduct load bank testing, functional checks and performance verification.
• Work across engines, alternators, control panels and associated generator systems.
• Prepare generators, distribution equipment and associated components for customer hire.
• Maintain accurate service records, job sheets and compliance documentation.
• Ensure all equipment meets Rehlko's quality, safety and compliance standards before leaving the depot.
• Support continuous improvement by identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and workshop processes.
• Maintain high standards of workshop organisation, housekeeping and health and safety.
• Work collaboratively with engineering and operations teams to ensure equipment is prepared and available when required.
• Provide occasional engineering support at customer sites across the North West when required.

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 confidently diagnose