Watling JCB Limited
Peterborough, Cambridgeshire
16/07/2026
Full time
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 and frequently liaise with JCB Manufacturer. The objective of this role is to provide the customer with World Class customer service. Duties Undertake PDI's on generating sets, ensuring perfect operation of all aspects prior to delivery / installation at customer sites Carry out minor and major services to diesel engine generator sets Program Deepsea controllers to customer requirements Participate in additional site duties such as loading/unloading sets from transport and assisting other colleagues Attendance at relevant product training courses Prepared to work unsociable hours Core Hours 40 hours working week, 08.00 - 16.30 hours, half an hour unpaid lunch break Powergen Qualifications (desirable not essential) Mechanical engineering Electrical engineering IEE regs - 18th Edition (beneficial) Role Requirements Candidates to be within 30 minutes travel from home to the depot of the vacancy. Sound mechanical and electrical experience working with generators Knowledge of the JCB Generator or an in-depth knowledge of diesel Generators (desirable) In depth Knowledge of Lithium Power packs and control systems Excellent team player happy to assist others Clean driving licence and good driving record Proof of right to work in the UK Attractive rates of pay and overtime rates 22 days paid holiday + bank holidays + 1 day for every 5 years completed service Overtime - first 4 hours at time and a half rate, over and above first 4 hours double time rate Call out - initial payment of £50.00 normal working week, £75.00 bank holiday working week and £100.00 Christmas period for being on call. If called out any hours worked would be first 4 hours at time and a half rate, over and above first 4 hours double time rate. Frequency of rota system varies from depot to depot and would be discussed during the interview process with the relevant Depot Manager. You will be eligible to a £25 payment per week, when working away from home for a week on a 4 consecutive nights' away basis - not applicable to any training courses you may be expected to attend. Company uniform Company mobile/PDA/laptop Free staff parking Rest area at Depot JCB manufacturer online training programmes for all roles, career paths for progression Additional training programmes for employee career advancement JCB Manufacturer History Museum and Machine Production Line tour, including VIP lunch - Covid dependant Life assurance policy (4 x basic salary) Private medical health (contributory) Chiropractor private medical treatment scheme/ occupational health Employee assistance programme Employee discounts on JCB merchandise O2 Employee Benefits Employee referral scheme: If you refer a friend or family member to the company, subject to the terms and conditions, you will receive £250.00 on successful completion of their probation period and a further £250.00 on completion of six months service. At Watling JCB, we understand that your professional journey is not just about the tasks you perform, but the growth and development you experience along the way. With our continuous learning initiatives, we strive to empower our employees to reach their full potential. Salary: From £28,000 per year, uncapped commission at 5% (OTE of up to £35k)