Generator Fitter - Kent

Pickerings Hire; Maidstone; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading supplier of temporary buildings is seeking a qualified generator engineer to maintain and service their fleet of generators. The role involves supporting the depot’s operational team with building maintenance and may require work in varying weather conditions. The position offers an hourly rate of £20.55 alongside a comprehensive benefits package including holidays and pension schemes.

Benefits

33 days holidays

Company pension

Life assurance schemes

Cycle to work scheme

Employee Assistance Programme

Qualifications

• Experience maintaining and servicing generators up to 117kVA is essential.
• Must be ready to work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Hands-on experience in industrial trades preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform regular maintenance and servicing of generator fleet.
• Assist with depot maintenance and building preparation for delivery.
• Work on plumbing, electrical, and general fixtures as necessary.

Skills

Generator maintenance experience

Practical experience in plumbing

Practical experience in electrics

Joinery skills

Education

Time-served or qualified generator engineer

Job description

Overview

You’ll undertake regular maintenance and servicing of our generator fleet, to maximise their availability for hire. Our generators range from 25 to 100 kVA and are predominantly enclosed in a service pod or welfare unit. You’ll also support the depot’s operational team with maintenance of our buildings and their preparation for delivery, which may include installation, repair or adjustment of plumbing, electrical and general fixtures and fittings.

Responsibilities and Qualifications

You’ll be a time‑served or qualified generator engineer, with practical experience of maintaining and servicing generators up to 117 kVa. Ideally, you’ll also have practical experience of industrial trades such as joinery, plumbing and electrics. Our work is physically demanding and takes place outdoors, so you should be prepared to be exposed to extremes of weather.

About Pickerings

Pickerings is a leading supplier of high‑quality temporary buildings. We design and supply solutions to a diverse customer base, including schools needing extra classrooms, commercial businesses needing additional office space and construction sites needing a complex of offices and welfare facilities.

Benefits

In addition to an hourly rate of £20.55, you’ll get:

• 33 days holidays, inclusive of public holidays and a festive shut‑down period
• Company pension and life assurance schemes
• Cycle to work scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme