Generator Engineer - Nights
2 days ago
Heanor
WB Power Services Ltd is recruiting a Shift Engineer to join our team at our Heanor depot, working permanent night shifts on a 4 on / 4 off pattern. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving, family-run business at the forefront of generator hire, sales, and maintenance across the UK. You’ll be responsible for maintaining and supporting our fleet of Rehlko and Kohler generators (20–1500kVA), playing a key role in keeping essential infrastructure running across the region. The Role • Perform planned and reactive maintenance on diesel generators., • Diagnose faults and carry out breakdown repairs., • Work a permanent night shift, 12 hours per shift, on a 4 on / 4 off rota., • Occasionally support mobile engineers in the field using a company vehicle., • Collaborate with Coordinators to ensure smooth scheduling and handovers., • Pick up parts from local suppliers when needed., • Maintain accurate job records using our in-house system., • Adhere to all company H&S, environmental, and quality standards. What We’re Looking For • NVQ Level 3 (or time-served) in a mechanical or electrical discipline., • Hands-on experience with generators (20–1500kVA) is highly desirable., • Strong fault-finding skills and ability to work independently on nights., • Full UK driving licence (max 6 points) – towing experience is a bonus (training available)., • Confident communicating with team members and working unsupervised., • Able to complete risk assessments and follow safe systems of work. What You’ll Get • Competitive salary (Engineering Levels 1–4 DOE), • 10% night shift uplift, • Overtime paid after 48 hours, • 26 days holiday (pro rata), • Private healthcare, • Death in Service cover, • Company vehicle (from yard), • Internal systems and product training, • Access to our Outstanding Employee Assistance Programme If you’re an experienced engineer looking for a permanent night shift role with excellent benefits and long-term stability, we’d love to hear from you.