Shift Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Cambridge; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading generator specialist, WB Power Services, is seeking a skilled Generator Engineer for its Hunting depot. This role involves conducting maintenance and repairs on various generators, offering great opportunities in a supportive work environment. The position includes a competitive salary, overtime pay, and use of a company vehicle, making it ideal for motivated individuals ready to join a growing team.

Benefits

Competitive salary based on experience

Overtime paid after 40 hours

Use of a company vehicle

Comprehensive employee assistance program

Ongoing training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical/Electrical Engineer or equivalent qualifications.
• Experience with generators from 20–1500kVA is essential.
• Full UK driving licence required, confident in customer interactions.

Responsibilities

• Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on generators.
• Diagnose faults and perform breakdown repairs.
• Liaise with Coordinators for scheduling.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Customer communication

Risk assessment

Education

NVQ Level 3 or above

Job description

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WB Power Services is currently recruiting skilled Generator Engineers to join our growing team at our Hunting 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
• Use of a company vehicle
• Comprehensive employee assistance program
• Ongoing training on internal systems and development opportunities