Hire Engineer

WB Power Services Ltd; Little Hulton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Death in Service

Company vehicle

Training

Employee Assistance Programme

Job summary

Rehlko, formerly WB Power Services, seeks a Shift Engineer to maintain and service a fleet of diesel generators from 20–1500kVA across the region. You will diagnose faults, perform breakdown repairs, and support field engineers on occasion, operating on a 4 on / 4 off 12-hour rota.

You will hold NVQ Level 3 (or time-served) in a mechanical or electrical discipline, with strong fault-finding skills and a valid UK driving licence. Company vehicle provided and comprehensive training offered.

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with diesel generators (20–1500kVA) is highly desirable.
• Ability to carry out planned and reactive maintenance to keep critical equipment running.
• Capable of completing risk assessments and following safe systems of work.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and support the Rehlko/Kohler generator fleet (20–1500kVA).
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance and fault diagnosis.
• Work 12-hour shifts on a 4 on / 4 off rota, with occasional field support using a company vehicle.
• Collaborate with Coordinators for scheduling and handovers.
• Collect parts from local suppliers and keep accurate job records.
• Adhere to health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

Skills

Fault-finding

Independent working

Team communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 (Mechanical or Electrical)

Job description

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.

Role overview

As a Shift Engineer, you’ll play a vital role in maintaining and supporting our fleet of Rehlko and Kohler generators (20–1500kVA), helping to ensure essential infrastructure remains operational across the region.

The Role

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on diesel generators.
• Diagnose faults and complete breakdown repairs.
• 12 hours per shift, on a 4 on / 4 off rota.
• Support mobile engineers in the field on occasion using a company vehicle.
• Work closely with Coordinators to ensure smooth scheduling and effective handovers.
• Collect parts from local suppliers when required.
• Maintain accurate job records using our in-house system.
• Always follow company health, safety, environmental, and quality standards.

What We’re Looking For

• NVQ Level 3 (or time-served) in a mechanical or electrical discipline.
• Previous hands-on experience with generators (20–1500kVA) is highly desirable.
• Strong fault-finding skills with the ability to work independently.
• Full UK driving licence (max 6 points) – towing experience is an advantage, with training available.
• Confident communicator with the ability to work both within a team and unsupervised.
• Capable of completing risk assessments and adhering to safe systems of work.

What You’ll Get

• Competitive salary (Engineering Levels 1–4 DOE)
• Overtime paid after 46 hours
• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Private healthcare
• Death in Service cover
• Company vehicle (from yard)
• Comprehensive internal systems and product training
• Access to our Outstanding Employee Assistance Programme