CHP Engineer

Astute People; Braintree; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a CHP Engineer in Essex, offering a salary of up to £45,000 along with a vehicle and development opportunities. Responsibilities include performing maintenance on Combined Heat and Power assets, ensuring compliance with regulations, and providing excellent customer service. Ideal candidates will have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in maintenance.

Benefits

25 days annual leave

Pension scheme

Overtime paid at higher rates

Continuous training opportunities

Qualifications

• Previous experience in power generation or industrial processing environment.
• Gas safe qualification desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform field-based maintenance on Combined Heat and Power assets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Deliver high standard of customer service.

Skills

Electrical or mechanical maintenance

Problem-solving skills

Ability to work independently

Education

NVQ, HNC, HND, or degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a Combined Heat and Power provider, renowned for its dedication to professional growth and sustainability to recruit a CHP Engineer for in the Essex area.

The CHP Engineer role comes with a salary of Circa £45,000 + vehicle + development opportunities.

If you're a CHP Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the CHP Engineer

Reporting to the Senior Service Coordinator you will:

• Perform field-based maintenance including reactive and scheduled service maintenance on Combined Heat and Power assets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service through clear communication, timely issue resolution, and a customer‑focused approach.
• Identify, repair, and replace defective components as necessary to ensure continued system operation.
• Respond to call outs on a 1 in 4 weekend basis.
• Other duties as required.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience performing electrical or mechanical maintenance on combustion engines ideally in power generation, or industrial processing environment.
• A Gas safe qualification is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Relevant engineering qualifications, such as an NVQ, HNC, HND, or degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Strong problem‑solving skills and the ability to work independently.

Personal skills

The CHP Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Able to assess technical issues logically and efficiently, applying critical thinking to resolve faults under pressure.
• Comfortable working alone in varied site environments, managing time effectively and taking ownership of tasks.
• Works collaboratively when required, supporting wider engineering teams and contributing to shared goals.

Salary and benefits of the CHP Engineer role

• An excellent salary of up to £45,000.
• Vehicle provided.
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday.
• Overtime paid at 1.5× between Monday to Saturday and 2× on Sunday.
• Pension scheme.
• Continuous training opportunities.

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy.

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