CHP Engineer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a CHP Engineer for the Gloucestershire area. The role involves performing maintenance on Combined Heat and Power assets, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and providing excellent customer service. The position offers a competitive salary of up to £45,000, a vehicle, and various benefits including 25 annual leave days, pension scheme, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Vehicle provided

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x on Sunday

Pension scheme

Continuous training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience performing electrical or mechanical maintenance on combustion engines.
• Gas Safe qualification is desirable.
• Ability to read technical drawings and schematics.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Time management

Critical thinking

Education

Relevant engineering qualifications (NVQ, HNC, HND, or degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering)

Job description

Overview

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 the Gloucestershire area. The role offers a salary of circa £45,000 plus a vehicle and development opportunities.

Responsibilities and duties

• 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

• 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

• 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

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

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone; however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.