Workshop Generator Engineer

  • Watling JCB Ltd.
  • Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
  • Jul 04, 2025
Full time I.T. & Communications

Job Description

Due to continued growth and success, we are currently looking to recruit an in-house engineer to undertake Pre-Delivery Inspections (PDI's) and ensure generator sets arrive at customer sites and operate correctly.

The main duties of this role are:

  • Pre-delivery inspections and testing of JCB generators from 20-780KVA
  • Servicing, modifications, and repairs to JCB Generator Equipment to the highest standard

This is a depot-based role. You will need to promote and present a professional image and offer service solutions to our customers, frequently liaising with JCB Manufacturer.

The objective of this role is to provide the customer with world-class customer service.

Duties include:

  • Undertake PDI's on generating sets, ensuring perfect operation prior to delivery/installation
  • Carry out minor and major services to diesel engine generator sets
  • Control system wiring
  • Program Deepsea controllers to customer requirements
  • PLC / Deep Sea / Deif programming work
  • Participate in site duties such as loading/unloading sets and assisting colleagues
  • Attend relevant product training courses
  • Work unsociable hours as required

Core Hours: 40 hours/week, 08:00 - 16:30, with a half-hour unpaid lunch break.

Powergen Qualifications (desirable):

  • Mechanical engineering
  • Electrical engineering
  • IEE regs - 18th Edition (beneficial)

Role Requirements:

  • Candidates should live within 30 minutes travel from the depot
  • Sound mechanical and electrical experience with generators
  • Knowledge of JCB Generators or diesel generators (desirable)
  • Knowledge of Lithium Power packs and control systems
  • Excellent team player
  • Clean driving license and good driving record
  • Proof of right to work in the UK

We offer attractive pay rates, overtime, pension, holidays, sick pay, on-call payments, tool allowance, and various employee benefits including private medical and life assurance.