CHP Engineer

Owen Daniels; Stowmarket; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A well-established power solutions business in the Stowmarket area is seeking a CHP Engineer to join its service team. This field-based role includes routine servicing and maintenance of CHP and engine-driven power systems. Candidates should have a background in engine-driven systems and strong fault-finding skills. The position offers a flexible salary, company vehicle, overtime pay, and 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, within a supportive engineering environment.

Benefits

Flexible salary based on experience

£10 per day lunch allowance

Company vehicle with optional private use

Paid overtime and overnight stay allowances

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Ongoing training and development

Stable role in a supportive team

Qualifications

• Background as a CHP Engineer, Engine Engineer, Generator Engineer, or in a related mechanical/electrical role.
• Strong practical understanding of engine-driven systems with transferable skills into CHP.
• Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding capability.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites for routine servicing and breakdowns on CHP and engine systems.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance, including diagnostics and fault rectification.
• Produce detailed service reports and identify faults and improvement opportunities.
• Liaise with customers for smooth service delivery.
• Provide technical support to colleagues and contribute to engineering function.
• Support internal and customer training activities.
• Maintain health & safety standards, including risk assessments.
• Act as a professional representative on customer sites.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Engine-driven systems understanding

Customer service

Job description

CHP Engineer

A well-established and growing power solutions business is seeking a CHP / Engine Engineer to join its service team, supporting CHP and engine-driven power systems across the region. This role would suit an engineer from a CHP, engine, generator, or similar power generation background, including those looking to transition into the CHP sector. This is a field-based position offering a mix of planned maintenance, reactive fault finding, and technical support, backed by a knowledgeable and supportive engineering team.

Responsibilities

• Travel to customer sites to carry out routine servicing and first-response breakdowns on CHP and engine-based power systems
• Perform a mix of planned and reactive maintenance, including diagnostics and fault rectification
• Produce clear and detailed service reports, identifying faults, remedial actions, and improvement opportunities
• Liaise with customers and internal teams to ensure smooth and professional service delivery
• Provide technical support to colleagues and contribute to the wider engineering function
• Support internal and customer training activities where required
• Maintain high health & safety standards, including completion of risk assessments and method statements
• Act as a professional representative of the business on customer sites

Requirements

• Background as a CHP Engineer, Engine Engineer, Generator Engineer, or in a related mechanical / electrical role
• Strong practical understanding of engine-driven systems with transferable skills into CHP
• Good mechanical and electrical fault-finding capability

  Package & Benefits

  • Flexible salary, depending on experience
  • £10 per day lunch allowance
  • Company vehicle with optional private use
  • Paid overtime and overnight stay allowances
  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
  • Ongoing training and development, including CHP upskilling
  • Long-term, stable role within a supportive and technically focused team

  If you're an engineer with an engine or power generation background looking for a field-based role in the Stowmarket area, this opportunity is well worth exploring.

  Referrals are welcome, and a referral bonus is available for successful introductions