Trainee / Junior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Generators)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Trainee / Junior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a growing company in the power generation sector. The role offers full training, a competitive salary between £25,000 and £30,000, and the chance to boost earnings through overtime. Candidates should have a mechanical qualification and a full driving license, and be prepared for regional travel in the South West.

Benefits

Overtime pay

Company van (personal use)

Company phone and laptop

Door-to-door pay

Full training

Qualifications

• Looking for a qualified individual to undertake PPM and reactive maintenance work.
• Must have a Mechanical qualification and driving licence.
• Willingness to cover a regional patch around the South West.

Responsibilities

• Installations, PPM and reactive maintenance on Generators and associated equipment.
• Regional travel to around the North West.
• Full training provided.

Skills

Mechanical Qualification / Apprenticeship

Full Driving Licence

Job description

Trainee / Junior Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Generators)

Field based with regional travel around the South West.

£25,000‑£30,000 + Overtime + Company Van (personal use) + Full Training + Company Phone and Laptop + Door‑to‑Door Pay + Company Benefits.

Do you have a Mechanical apprenticeship / qualification and are looking to kickstart your career in maintenance within a market‑leading company? In this role you will cover a regional patch around the South West and can increase your earnings through door‑to‑door pay and overtime.

This leading company has been established over 60 years and was recently acquired by an engineering giant. As a leader in the Power Generation industry, the business is ever‑expanding and now they are looking to grow their team with a new junior engineer.

In this varied role you will receive full training and then undertake a range of PPM and reactive maintenance work, diagnostics, testing, and installations on a range of diesel generators, switchgear and control systems. You will work 8am‑4:30pm Monday to Friday, with overtime at additional pay and an on‑call rota that will earn you an additional £120/week when on‑call.

This role would suit an aspiring Generator Engineer with a Mechanical qualification looking for a varied role offering full training within a growing company where you have the opportunity to boost your earnings through overtime.

The Role

• Installations, PPM and reactive maintenance on Generators and associated equipment
• Regional travel to around the North West
• Full training provided
• Monday to Friday, 8am‑4:30pm and overtime at enhanced rate (1.5x / 2x)

The Person

• Mechanical Qualification / Apprenticeship
• Full Driving Licence
• Happy to cover a regional patch around the South West

Reference Number: BBBH19218

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