CHP Engineer

WR Engineering; Sheffield; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 51,000; Full time

Job summary

WR Engineering is seeking a Field Service Engineer to service CHP engines and related equipment in a field-based role across the North region. You will carry out planned maintenance, diagnose faults and support customers on site.

The role requires strong mechanical skills, experience with gas engines (MAN/MWM preferred) and fault finding. Overtime is paid at enhanced rates, with weekend call-outs; extensive training is provided.

Qualifications

• Experience servicing CHP equipment and gas engines, ideally MAN/MWM.
• Strong mechanical engineering and fault-finding capabilities.
• Experience working with large industrial engines or engine-driven power generation equipment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs on CHP engines and associated equipment, mainly MAN and MWM.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults across a range of gas engine installations.
• Attend breakdowns and provide technical support to customers across your allocated region.
• Use laptop-based diagnostic software to connect to engine control systems, investigate faults and support troubleshooting.
• Undertake component replacements, engine repairs and major overhauls as required.
• Support the reliable and efficient operation of installed CHP equipment across a varied customer base.
• Complete service reports, maintenance records and associated technical documentation.
• Work independently in the field, managing your workload and prioritising customer requirements.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Fault finding

Gas engines

Field service experience

Tools

Diagnostic software

Job description

Field Service Engineer - CHP / Gas Engines

Location: Field-based - North

Salary: circa £46,000 + Overtime

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Field Service Engineer to join a rapidly expanding power generation business specialising in Combined Heat and Power (CHP) systems, following continued growth and internal progression within the engineering team.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance, servicing and repairs on CHP engines and associated equipment, mainly MAN and MWM.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults across a range of gas engine installations.
• Attend breakdowns and provide technical support to customers across your allocated region.
• Use laptop-based diagnostic software to connect to engine control systems, investigate faults and support troubleshooting.
• Undertake component replacements, engine repairs and major overhauls as required.
• Support the reliable and efficient operation of installed CHP equipment across a varied customer base.
• Complete service reports, maintenance records and associated technical documentation.
• Work independently in the field, managing your workload and prioritising customer requirements.

Requirements

• Experience servicing, maintaining or repairing CHP equipment and gas engines, ideally with experience working on MAN and MWM engines.
• Strong mechanical engineering and fault-finding capabilities.
• Experience working with large industrial engines or engine-driven power generation equipment.
• Familiarity with engine diagnostics and computer-based fault-finding tools.
• Gas Safe certification would be advantageous but is not essential.

The Package

• Salary - circa £46,000
• Overtime - Inflated rates
• No on-call rota but additional payments for accepted weekend call-outs, comprising a lump sum plus a minimum of four hours paid at the applicable overtime rate.
• Ongoing technical development and manufacturer-specific training.