Job description
Hire Generator Engineer – Shift Work (Nights)
WB Power Services is currently recruiting skilled Generator Engineers to join our growing team at our Huntingdon 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: 4 days on / 4 days off, working nights (12-hour shifts).
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 12-hour shift pattern (4 on / 4 off) exclusively on nights.
- 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 2 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).
- 10% shift allowance for night work.
- Overtime paid after 48 hours.
- 24 days of holiday plus bank holidays (pro rata).
- Private healthcare.
- Death in service benefit.
- Use of a company vehicle.
- Comprehensive employee assistance program.
- Ongoing training on internal systems and development opportunities.
If you’re a proactive and dedicated engineer looking to develop your career within a supportive and innovative company, apply now to become part of the WB Power Services team!
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: £17.00-£19.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Company events
- Company pension
- Free parking
- Health & wellbeing programme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Private medical insurance
Experience:
- Engineering: 2 years (preferred)
Work Location: In person
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