CHP Engineer

Neos Recruitment Limited; Manchester; 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. This senior-level role involves overhauling and maintaining gas turbine engines from manufacturers like Jenbacher and MTU across multiple sites. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical skills and be able to work independently. The position offers a competitive salary between £45,000 and £48,000 with OTE up to £65,000, as well as opportunities for ongoing training and development.

Qualifications

• Experience in repairing and overhauling CHP Gas Turbine/Gas Engine Units.
• Strong ability to work independently at a senior level.
• Excellent mechanical and electrical competency.
• Willingness to participate in call-out and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul and repair of gas turbine/gas engine units.
• Perform complex fault-finding and rebuilds.
• Work across various regional sites.
• Participate in call-out rotations and overtime.

Skills

Gas turbine overhaul

Independent work

Mechanical competency

Electrical competency

Tools

Jenbacher

MTU

Cummins

Caterpillar

Job description

CHP Engineer

Manchester

£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, rebuilds and major component replacement
• Working across multiple regional sites
• Participation in call‑out rota and overtime

The Candidate

• Experienced CHP Engineer with strong gas turbine / gas engine overhaul background
• Ability to work independently at a senior level
• Excellent mechanical and electrical competency
• Willing to support call‑out and overtime rotation

Please apply with an up-to-date CV and feel free to include a short cover letter explaining why this role is right for you.

We do not offer visa sponsorship. Any applications requiring sponsorship will be automatically rejected.