Mobile Diesel Mechanic (Progression to Generator Engineer)

Ernest Gordon Recruitment
Newport
6 days ago
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Mobile Diesel Mechanic (Progression to Generator Engineer)
£16.50 - £17.25 Per hour (OTE 50K) + Company Van + Tools + Door to Door Pay + Local Patch
Newport, Covering the South West

Are you Mechanic or similar with working knowledge of Diesel Engines looking to kick-start a career in a new industry where you will be trained to become a technical expert of the service and repair of Generators?

Do you want a role that offers ample overtime, door-to-door pay and great rates that will significantly boost your yearly earnings?

On offer is the chance to join a large company that specialise in providing engineering services for the construction and demolition industry. They have a number of depots across the UK and off the back of recent success are looking to add a new roster of Service Engineers to their Bristol depot.

In this role you will be trained on how to service, repair and maintain a broad range of Diesel Generators. Flexibility to work overtime will be required, and due to the nature of the role you may be working late into the evening to support clients. Overtime is paid at 1.5x, including travel to and from site, and any weekend hours or work past 10pm is paid at double time.

This role would suit a Mechanic or similar with knowledge of Diesel Engines looking to work for a large, stable business that can offer training and ample overtime to significantly boost earnings.

The Role:
Servicing, Maintaining and Repairing a broad range of Diesel Generators
Full training, including on Electrical
Door to Door Pay
Core Hours 8am-4:30pm with 3:30pm finish on Fridays
Overtime at 1.5x, with double pay after 10pm and anytime on weekends
Company Van for personal use
The Person:
Mechanic, Mechanical Service Engineer or similar
Working knowledge of Diesel Engines
UK Drivers License
Job Reference: BBBH 24453

Keywords: Mechanic, Mechanical, Diesel, Engine, Engines, Repair, Engineering, Engineer, Generator, Generators, Service, Mobile, Overtime, Power, Temporary, Nationwide, Bristol, South Wales, Newport, Cardiff

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We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates. The salary advertised is a guideline for this position. The offered renumeration will be dependent on the extent of your experience, qualifications, and skill set.

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