Onsite Shift Engineer – Diesel Generators & Power Systems

Rehlko Company

Walkden

On-site

GBP 28,000 - 40,000

Full time

2 days ago
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Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare
Death in Service cover
Company vehicle

Job summary

Rehlko is seeking a Shift Engineer to maintain and repair diesel generators (20–1500kVA) across the region. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and support mobile engineers on site in Walkden.

A 12-hour shift pattern (4 on/4 off) applies, with a company vehicle and full health and safety adherence. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical discipline, strong fault-finding aptitude, and a full UK driving licence.

Qualifications

  • NVQ Level 3 (or time-served) in a mechanical or electrical discipline.
  • Strong fault-finding skills with diesel generators.
  • Ability to work in a team and unsupervised as required.

Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on diesel generators (20–1500kVA).
  • Diagnose faults and complete breakdown repairs.
  • 12 hours per shift on a 4 on/4 off rota; support mobile engineers as needed.

Skills

Fault finding
Diesel generators
Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3 in mechanical/electrical

Job description

Rehlko is seeking a Shift Engineer to maintain and repair diesel generators (20–1500kVA) across the region. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and support mobile engineers on site in Walkden.

A 12-hour shift pattern (4 on/4 off) applies, with a company vehicle and full health and safety adherence. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in mechanical or electrical discipline, strong fault-finding aptitude, and a full UK driving licence.

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