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Generator mechanic - £40,000

Job Details

Published
Location
Measham, Leicestershire
Role Type
Permanent
Salary
£18 - £20 per hour
Job Ref: JN -042026-129320_1776867719

Generator Fitter - Measham

Salary: £40,000 per annum (rising to £42,000 after successful probation)

Hourly equivalent: £18 per hour + overtime

Based at Pickerings Depot, Measham

45 hours per week | Monday-Friday | 7:00am-4:30pm

Overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate

Permanent position - recruited by Blue Arrow on behalf of our client

About Our Client

This is a leading UK supplier of high‑quality temporary and modular buildings. We design and deliver bespoke solutions for a wide range of customers, including schools requiring additional classrooms, commercial organisations needing office space, and construction sites requiring fully serviced office and welfare facilities.

The Role

We are recruiting an experienced Generator Fitter to support the maintenance, servicing and preparation of our generator fleet and building units.

Your key responsibilities will include:

  • Maintaining and servicing generators ranging from 25-100 kVA (up to 117 kVA)
  • Maximising generator availability and reliability for hire
  • Supporting depot operations, including preparation of buildings for delivery
  • Carrying out installation, repair and adjustment of:
    • Electrical systems
    • Plumbing and welfare units
    • General fixtures and fittings within modular buildings
  • Maintaining high standards of housekeeping, safety and quality of work

This is a hands‑on, outdoor role that requires a practical mindset and a strong work ethic.

About You

To be successful in this role, you will have:

  • Proven experience as a Generator Engineer / Fitter or in a closely related field
  • Experience maintaining and servicing generators (industrial or commercial)
  • Practical trade experience in electrics, plumbing, joinery or general maintenance
  • A strong understanding of safe working practices
  • Good timekeeping, reliability and attention to detail

Please note:

This role involves physical work and outdoor duties, so you must be comfortable working in all weather conditions.

Pay, Probation & Progression

  • Starting salary of £40,000 per annum
  • 6‑month probation period
  • Merit pay increase of £1-£2 per hour available post‑probation
  • Merit increases areperformance‑based and assessed on:
    • Attendance and sickness record
    • Quality of work
    • Timekeeping
    • Housekeeping and general standards

Benefits

In addition to a competitive salary and overtime, you will receive:

  • 33 days' holiday, including public holidays and festive shutdown
  • Company pension scheme
  • Life assurance cover
  • Cycle to Work scheme
  • Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)

Recruitment & Interview Process

  • This role is being recruited by Blue Arrow on behalf of our client
  • The position is offered on a permanent contract
  • Interview process:
    1. Initial Teams interview
    2. Face‑to‑face interview at site

If this role is for you and you'd be the perfect fit, please apply below







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