Why Work at Rehlko

Our work is guided by our purpose: creating an energy-resilient world for a better future. This purpose embodies the legacy we bring, with more than 100 years as the global leader in energy resilience, delivering solutions critical to sustain and improve life.

Our teams have the opportunity to provide a critical resource – energy – that ensures safety, security, and independence for people around the world. Our team members are focused on pushing boundaries, continuing to innovate in an ever-changing landscape, and keeping up with the pace required to create solutions for today’s world demands.

Our product range includes engines, generators, power conversion, UPS systems, EV components and electrification solutions, microgrid controls and management, and clean energy solutions that serve a broad spectrum of OEM, residential, industrial, and commercial customers. At Rehlko, you have the freedom to identify, create, and deliver solutions – large and small – that help people and communities thrive in the moments that matter.

At Rehlko, our team members are the essential energy that powers our organization’s success. We are committed to fostering a safe and sustainable work environment where safety is everyone’s responsibility. We empower every team member to actively participate in our Zero Is Possible safety culture by encouraging open communication, proactively reporting hazards, following protocols, and suggesting improvements. Join us in creating an energy resilient world for a better future!

What We Offer

At Rehlko, our Total Rewards programs are designed to accelerate growth, energize performance, and support a culture of inclusion at every stage of life and work. We offer total rewards that are easily understood, recognize results, enable career mobility, and reflect our commitment to valuing diverse needs in a fast-moving world. We provide:

• Competitive compensation and benefits

• Work-life flexibility

• Recognition and rewards

• Development and career opportunities

• A safe and inclusive workplace

Why You Will Love this Job

Wiltech Acoustics — now proudly part of Rehlko (formerly Kohler Energy) — is entering an exciting phase of growth and investment. Now integrated into Rehlko’s global energy-resilience group, Wiltech continues to build on its reputation as a leading UK specialist in acoustic canopies, generator enclosures, and industrial noise-control engineering.

Based in Loughborough, our manufacturing facility handles everything in-house — from raw material processing to welding, fabrication, painting, and full assembly of bespoke acoustic units. Joining Wiltech now means becoming part of a strengthened, well-funded and expanding organisation, with new opportunities created through the Rehlko transition.

We currently have vacancies for a proactive and qualified Press Brake Operator to join our team.

Responsibilities:

• Setting and Operating Press Brakes: Safely and efficiently set up and operate our bystronic and gigabend press break machinery to meet production requirements.
• Inspecting Finishing Products: Ensure all finished products meet quality and accuracy standards by conducting thorough inspections.
• Material Handling: Set up and load materials onto the press brake machine to ensure smooth production flow.
• Monitoring and Adjustments: Continuously monitor machine operations, making adjustments as needed to ensure optimal performance.
• Working from Engineering Drawings: Interpret and follow engineering drawings and specifications to produce components as per the requirements.
• General Duties: Support with loading, unloading, cleaning, and maintaining a clean and safe work environment.
• Overtime: After 38 hours enhanced pay for overtime.
• Hours: Static - Days 6am till 2pm Mon to Fri.

Requirements:

• Proven experience in setting and operating CNC press brake machines.
• Strong understanding of engineering drawings and specifications.
• Ability to perform quality checks and ensure precision in finished products.
• Excellent problem-solving skills with the ability to make adjustments during operations.
• Ability to work efficiently as part of a team and independently when required.

What We Offer:

• 25 Days of Annual Leave in addition to bank holidays
• Private healthcare coverage
• Career progression opportunities
• Death in Service benefit
• Comprehensive employee assistance programme
• Retention Bonus

About Us

Rehlko proudly offers a rich history steeped in creativity and commitment to our associates and communities, along with competitive benefits and compensation. Our Purpose—Creating an energy resilient world for a better future—and Values: Curiosity, Trust, Pace, and Excellence, are important cultural components that shape the way we work and relate to one another. Learn more about Rehlko at https://www.rehlko.com/who-we-are. In addition to the investment in your development, Rehlko offers a comprehensive package with competitive salaries and a range of additional benefits.

Rehlko is an equal opportunity employer that prohibits discrimination and will make decisions regarding employment opportunities, including, but not limited to, hiring, job assignment, compensation, promotion, benefits, training, discipline, and termination, promote equal opportunities in every aspect of our process.

Our Values

Curiosity – Seek, learn, share
Trust – Go farther together
Pace – Focus to go faster
Excellence – Find the win every day