CHP Service Engineer

NEOS Recruitment; York; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a CHP Service Engineer to handle the operation and maintenance of CHP plants across the Northeast. The role emphasizes technical problem-solving, teamwork with engineers, and flexibility to travel and work out-of-hours, offering excellent salary potential and professional growth within the energy sector.

Benefits

Competitive salary and overtime opportunities

Ongoing training and development

Supportive team environment

Qualifications

• Strong background in electrical and mechanical maintenance, ideally in CHP.
• Experience with electric control systems (12V DC – 415V AC).
• Confident fault-finder and fixer.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and operate CHP plant and associated equipment.
• Train Operations staff and guide them through routine tasks.
• Ensure compliance with HSQE procedures.

Skills

Electrical maintenance

Mechanical maintenance

Fault finding

Problem-solving

Self-motivation

Education

Recognised electrical qualification

Commitment to complete 18th Edition

GasSafe accreditation

Job description

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Northeast (NE/York) – Regional role with UK travel

NEOS Engineering are partnered with a leading name in the energy sector, on the hunt for a switched-on, multi-skilled CHP Service Engineer to join their technical operations team covering the Northeast region. If you thrive on variety, autonomy and keeping the lights on (literally!), keep reading.

Key Responsibilities:

• Day-to-day operation and maintenance of CHP plant and associated equipment — from pinpointing faults to fixing them sharpish.
• Planned maintenance and fast-turnaround breakdown response to keep downtime to a minimum.
• Act as the technical guru for Operations staff: guide them, train them, pass on the know-how to handle routine tasks, freeing you up for the big stuff.
• Keep a tight rein on spare parts stock and avoid unnecessary spending by using in-house expertise wherever possible.
• Own your patch: follow HSQE procedures religiously and use your initiative to flag, audit and improve where needed.
• Stay flexible — the role involves travel, overnight stays and out-of-hours call-outs as per rota.
• Stay in touch with the Engineering and Management team — no heroics when you’re unsure, just shout for support.

What We’re Looking For:

• Strong background in electrical, heat and mechanical maintenance — ideally within CHP, peaker plants, PV or energy storage.
• Practical experience with electric control systems (12V DC – 415V AC three-phase).
• Confident fault-finder and fixer.
• Recognised electrical qualification — or commitment to complete your 18th Edition during probation.
• GasSafe accreditation — or ready to nail it within probation.
• Full UK driving licence is a must.
• Self-motivated, organised, and a calm problem-solver with a flexible attitude to workload and travel.

What’s In It For You:

• Competitive basic salary £44,000 to £49,500 +Overtime (OTE £65k) + Van
• Ongoing training and development with clear pathways to enhance your skills and grow within the company.
• 40 hours per week, with overtime available.
• Join a respected name in energy, with a real commitment to professional development.
• Be part of a supportive team where your expertise genuinely makes a difference to clean, efficient energy generation.

**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.

Thanks for taking the time to apply. We do our best to respond to every applicant, but due to high volumes, if you haven’t heard from us within 7 days, unfortunately you have not been successful on this occasion. We encourage you to keep an eye on our website for future opportunities.

We kindly ask that candidates requiring sponsorship do not apply, as our client is currently unable to offer visa sponsorship. Any applications requiring sponsorship will be automatically rejected.**