Generator Shift Engineer Days WB Power Services

WB Power Services Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

WB Power Services Ltd is seeking a Generator Shift Engineer for their Gloucester depot. This role involves conducting maintenance and repairs on generators, requiring NVQ Level 3 qualifications and experience in mechanical engineering. The position offers a competitive salary, overtime, and various employee benefits, including private healthcare and ongoing training.

Benefits

Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)

Overtime paid after 40 hours

25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)

Private healthcare

Death in service benefit

Use of a company vehicle

Comprehensive employee assistance program

Ongoing training on internal systems and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical/Electrical Engineer or qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above.
• Experience with generators ranging from 20–1500kVA.
• Ability to perform risk assessments.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on a range of generators.
• Diagnosing faults and performing breakdown repairs.
• Keeping accurate records using the company’s bespoke management system.

Skills

Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Fault Diagnosis

Customer Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above

Job description

Generator Shift Engineer
WB Power Services is currently recruiting skilled Generator Engineers to join our growing team at our Gloucester depot. This is a fantastic opportunity for driven and motivated individuals to be part of our expanding business during an exciting period of growth. If you’re looking for a challenging and rewarding role with a leading generator specialist, we want to hear from you.
Shift Pattern
5 days in 7 – This is primarily Monday to Friday, but flexibility is required to cover weekend work in line with business needs.
About Us
WB Power Services is a family-owned and operated business, providing generator solutions, maintenance, sales, and hire services across the UK. We pride ourselves on offering a friendly and supportive work environment while maintaining the highest professional standards. Our values are at the core of everything we do, making us a great place to work as we continue to grow.
The Role:

• Conducting planned and reactive maintenance on a range of generators
• Working a flexible shift pattern to meet operational requirements
• Occasionally assisting other engineers in the field, with a company vehicle provided
• Diagnosing faults and performing breakdown repairs
• Liaising with Coordinators to ensure efficient scheduling and planning
• Adhering to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards
• Collecting parts from suppliers as required
• Keeping accurate records using the company’s bespoke management system

The Person:

• Time-served Mechanical/Electrical Engineer or qualified to NVQ Level 3 or above
• Experience with generators ranging from 20–1500kVA
• Ability to perform risk assessments
• Previous experience in a mechanical engineering role is highly desirable
• Full UK driving licence (maximum of 6 points) – willing to undertake towing training if needed
• Confident in dealing with customers from a variety of sectors
• Comfortable communicating both in person and over the phone

What We Offer:

• Competitive salary (negotiable depending on experience)
• Overtime paid after 40 hours
• 25 days holiday (plus bank holidays)
• Private healthcare
• Death in service benefit
• Use of a company vehicle
• Comprehensive employee assistance program
• Ongoing training on internal systems and development opportunities