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Generator Service Engineer

Job in Widnes, Cheshire, WA8, England, UK
Listing for: Wernick Group Limited
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-02
Job specializations:
  • Trades / Skilled Labor
    Field/Service Technician, Installation Technician
Job Description & How to Apply Below

About Us

Wernick Power is a national provider of temporary power generation solutions. Established in 1934, the Wernick Group remains a family-run and owned company. Our success is attributed to the dedication and quality of our workforce, comprising individuals with enthusiasm, vision, friendliness, and a can-do spirit.

Location & About the Role

Location: Wernick Power, Tan House Lane

Who We Are Looking For

We are seeking Service Engineers to uphold the operational functionality and presentation of Wernick Power Solutions (WPS) equipment, including generators, diesel tanks, distribution systems, cabling, and associated ancillaries. Reporting to the Service Manager, you will conduct routine inspections, testing, servicing, attend breakdowns and repairs, and perform installation and commissioning tasks while maintaining our high standards of customer service, safety, and quality.

Please note
, you will be required to be on call on a rota basis and you will receive additional pay for being on call and paid for any call outs.

About

The Role
  • Key Responsibilities (as part of the role):
  • Adhere to and promote SHEQ group standards.
  • Achieve optimum, yet safe productivity levels with designated workload.
  • Ensure all transactional elements of the role are managed effectively, such as breakdowns, services, PDI’s, determining damage, and timesheets.
  • Demonstrate excellent customer service skills.
  • Provide Safety Observations for any unsafe practice in the depot or on a customer site.
  • Ensure overdue servicing is kept below 6% of total fleet in your designated area.
  • Have all training and competencies updated via the PDP skills matrix.
  • Provide support outside normal job role as and when required for the Depot and Service Manager.
  • Ensure the company vehicle is kept in good condition and stocked with appropriate tools/oils/consumables/safety equipment.
  • Seek time to self-develop (relevant to role) via training platforms, online learning hubs and structured training sessions.
  • Provide support for colleagues as and when required and/or when you deem necessary.
  • Ensure depot and engineering standards.
Essential Criteria
  • Skills and experience in mechanical or electrical disciplines relevant to the scope of equipment involved in the role.
  • Adequate skills for performing competent maintenance routines, whether in field service or depot-based roles.
  • In-depth skills for competent fault diagnosis, dismantling, repair, and testing of the defined equipment type, for repair roles.
  • Experience in working with generator engines is essential; applications without this experience will not be considered.
Desirable Criteria
  • Hold a C and G, NVQ, or other recognized professional or vocational qualifications in the relevant technical discipline.
  • In-depth experience in multiple technical disciplines, such as mechanical and electrical.
  • Hands-on experience in service, maintenance, installation, and repair of diesel-driven generators.
Your Future with the Wernick Group

At Wernick, you're more than an employee; you're a vital part of a team that’s building the future of construction. Join us in our journey of continuous innovation and commitment to quality, and let's be 'Altogether Stronger'.

  • Competitive salary and bonus scheme
  • Generous holiday allowance (rising with service)
  • Option to sell or carry over up to 5 days holiday
  • Christmas Shutdown
  • Early finish Friday
  • Group pension scheme
  • Annual Salary review – takes place each January
  • Long service awards
  • Employee of the Month awards
  • Customer service awards
  • Life Assurance
  • Personal Accident Insurance
  • Free onsite parking
  • Employee assistance programme
  • Training and progression opportunities
  • Family run and well established, secure company (trading over 90 years)
  • Open door policy
  • Employee Referral scheme
  • Benefits scheme (discounted retailers such as money off Apple, Virgin Atlantic Holidays, Currys, Argos, Tesco and restaurants including Harvester, Miller and Carter, Nandos and many more)
  • Corporate Eyecare Scheme through Specsavers
  • Ideas portal (message the CEO) and awards for implemented suggestions
  • Cycle to work scheme
  • Annual paid volunteering day
Equal Opportunities Statement

We are committed to being an equal opportunities employer and welcome…

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