CHP Engineer

Neos Recruitment Limited; Bolton; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment firm is seeking an experienced CHP Engineer to join a fast-growing business in the renewables sector. You will work across multiple sites on gas turbine and gas engines, performing overhauls, maintenance, and complex diagnostics. The position requires hands-on experience and the ability to work independently on critical equipment. The role includes ongoing training and a call-out rota for support across operations. A competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered.

Benefits

Vehicle

Bonus

Ongoing training

Qualifications

• Deep hands-on experience working on gas turbine engines, particularly with overhauls and major repairs.
• Ability to carry out complex diagnostics.
• Experience in planned and reactive maintenance on CHP power units.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul, service and repair of CHP Gas Turbine / Gas Engine Units.
• Perform complex fault-finding and strip-downs.

Skills

Hands-on experience with gas turbine engines

Complex diagnostics

Planned and reactive maintenance

Tools

Jenbacher

MTU

Cummins

Caterpillar

Job description

Job Description

CHP Engineer

Preston

£45,000 – £48,000 (OTE £65,000) + Vehicle + Bonus

NEOS are recruiting for an experienced CHP Engineer to join one of the UK's fastest-growing businesses in the renewables and power generation sector. This role is aimed at someone with deep hands‑on experience working on gas turbine engines / large gas engines, particularly with overhauls, major repairs and complex diagnostics.

You’ll be working across multiple sites on CHP power units from manufacturers such as Jenbacher, MTU, Cummins and Caterpillar, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance, fault investigation, strip‑downs and rebuilds. This is a senior‑level role, operating alongside other skilled Operations Engineers.

You will be trusted to work independently on high‑value equipment that provides critical support to the grid. The business also operates a call‑out rota, which you’ll join once familiar with their fleet and systems.

The business invested over £500,000 into upskilling and training last year alone, and although this position is aimed at someone already highly capable, there is ongoing manufacturer‑level training and specialist courses available to stay current with engine upgrades and new technologies.

The Role :

• Overhaul, service and repair of CHP Gas Turbine / Gas Engine Units – Jenbacher, MTU, Cummins, Caterpillar
• Complex fault‑finding, strip‑downs…