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Shift Engineer
WB Power Services Limited
Walkden, GBR
Full-time
Onsite
£35,000–£42,800
Discovered 5 days ago
Diesel generator maintenanceGenerator fault diagnosis and repairMechanical or electrical engineeringNVQ Level 3Risk assessments and safe working proceduresCustomer and colleague communication
Role Overview
Support critical power infrastructure in data-center environments, maintaining standby power systems and equipment reliability.
Work predominantly from fixed customer sites, with occasional field support.
Key Skills for This Role
Diesel generator maintenanceGenerator fault diagnosis and repairMechanical or electrical engineeringNVQ Level 3Risk assessments and safe working proceduresCustomer and colleague communication
Full Job Posting
Role
Support critical power infrastructure in data-center environments, maintaining standby power systems and equipment reliability.
Work predominantly from fixed customer sites, with occasional field support.
Responsibilities
- Maintain diesel generators rated 20–1500 kVA through planned and reactive work.
- Diagnose faults and complete breakdown repairs.
- Provide occasional field support using a company vehicle and collect parts from local suppliers as needed.
- Coordinate scheduling with the service team and maintain accurate records in the in-house system.
- Follow health, safety, and quality standards.
Candidate requirements
- Mechanical or electrical background, with NVQ Level 3 or time-served experience.
- Hands-on diesel generator experience and ability to diagnose and resolve faults independently.
- Strong communication skills for customer and colleague liaison.
- Full UK driving licence with no more than six points.
- Ability to complete risk assessments and follow safe working procedures; towing experience is a bonus and training is provided.
Schedule
- Five days in seven, primarily weekdays, with weekend work on a rota to support business-critical operations.
Pay and benefits
- Basic salary is listed as £35,000–£42,800 depending on experience; the posting also lists pay of £15.17–£20.59 per hour.
- Overtime is paid at time and a half after 40 hours.
- Benefits include a company vehicle for work use, 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays, private healthcare, death-in-service cover, employee assistance, pension, and life insurance.
Work location
- Work location is in person; the role is predominantly at fixed customer sites.
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