CHP Engineer

NEOS Engineering Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering recruitment firm seeks a senior CHP Engineer in Manchester. Your role includes overhauling and maintaining CHP gas turbine and gas engine units from top manufacturers. Applicants should have hands-on experience in gas turbine overhauls, the ability to work independently, and excellent mechanical and electrical skills. Competitive salary of £45,000 to £48,000 with an OTE of £65,000 plus benefits including a vehicle and bonuses. Ongoing training opportunities are also offered.

Benefits

Vehicle

Bonus

Ongoing training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experienced CHP Engineer with deep knowledge of gas turbines and large gas engines.
• Ability to work independently and handle high-value equipment.
• Willingness to participate in call-out and overtime.

Responsibilities

• Overhaul, service and repair of CHP Gas Turbine / Gas Engine Units.
• Conduct complex fault-finding, strip-downs, and major component replacements.
• Work across multiple regional sites and participate in the call-out rota.

Skills

Gas turbine overhaul experience

Mechanical competency

Electrical competency

Job description

HP 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