Generator mechanic - £40,000
Job Details
- Published
- Location
- Measham, Leicestershire
- Role Type
- Permanent
- Salary
- £18 - £20 per hour
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:
- Initial Teams interview
- Face‑to‑face interview at site
If this role is for you and you'd be the perfect fit, please apply below
Blue Arrow is proud to be a Disability Confident Employer and is committed to helping find great work opportunities for great people.
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