Generator mechanic - £40,000

🔒 Confidential Employer
Posted 6 May 2026
LOCATION
Measham
TYPE
Full-time
LEVEL
Mid-Senior level
SALARY
£42,000 / year
CATEGORY
Manufacturing
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SKILLS

Generator Servicing Electrical Systems Plumbing Mechanical Fitting Maintenance Safety Compliance Troubleshooting Physical Stamina

FULL DESCRIPTION

Generator mechanic - £40,000

Location: Measham, Leicestershire

Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum

Type: Permanent, Full-time

Job Details

Published: Posted 2 days ago
Role Type: Permanent
Salary: £40,000 - £42,000 per annum
Job Ref: JN-052026-129655_1777976847

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

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 are performance‑based and assessed on attendance, quality of work, timekeeping, housekeeping

Benefits

  • 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 [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] 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.

Based at [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal] Depot, Measham. 45 hours per week, Monday-Friday 7:00am-4:30pm. Overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate. Recruited by [Employer hidden — sign up to reveal].

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