CHP Field Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 43,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in renewable energy is seeking a CHP Field Engineer to support their expanding operations in the North East. This role involves traveling to customer sites for the maintenance and diagnosis of gas engines, ensuring optimal performance and reliability. The ideal candidate will possess strong mechanical and electrical maintenance skills, alongside a flexible approach to travel. The company offers a competitive salary package, including benefits such as a company van, overtime pay, and generous holiday allowances. Join a forward-thinking team committed to sustainability and innovation in the energy sector.

Benefits

Company van

Mobile phone

Laptop

Uniform and PPE

Overtime payable

Callout payments

Additional payments for certifications

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Every birthday off

Pension scheme

Qualifications

• Extensive knowledge of mechanical and electrical maintenance is essential.
• Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills are crucial for success.

Responsibilities

• Conduct routine maintenance and fault diagnosis of gas engines.
• Provide support and guidance to Site Technicians during servicing.

Skills

mechanical maintenance

electrical maintenance

fault finding

diagnostic skills

IT Literacy

UK driving licence

Tools

gas engines

generators

Job description

Job Description

My client is a leading renewable energy company operating throughout the UK and overseas. Due to continued expansion, they have a vacancy in the North East for a CHP Field Engineer to join their team. The successful CHP Field Engineer will ideally be based in or close to Newcastle, Blaydon, Durham, Hartlepool, York or close surrounding areas and will provide support to the Site Technicians offering advice and guidance during the servicing of gas engines.

You will travel to customer sites conducting the operation, routine planned maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification of gas engines.

CHP Field Engineer Requirements:

1. Hold extensive knowledge and experience of mechanical and electrical maintenance.
2. Knowledge and understanding of engines/generators.
3. Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills.
4. Experience of working with gas engines would be advantageous.
5. Ability to take part in a callout rota.
6. Flexible approach to travel.
7. IT Literate.
8. Hold full UK driving licence.

CHP Field Engineer Benefits:

1. Annual salary of £37,740 OTE up to £43K.
2. Monday to Friday – 40 hours.
3. Company van, mobile phone, laptop, uniform and PPE provided.
4. Overtime payable.
5. Callout payments.
6. Additional payments for gaining certifications/qualifications.
7. 25 days holiday rising with service plus bank holidays.
8. Every birthday off and the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday per year.
9. Pension scheme.
10. Opportunity to opt into Private Healthcare.

NOTE: Our client encourages applications from candidates from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds; particularly those with a mechanical engineering bias and electrical skills background.