CHP Technician

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd; Guildford; On-site; GBP 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in power generation is seeking a CHP Technician in Surrey to perform maintenance on Combined Heat and Power units. This role offers a salary of circa £50,000, along with a vehicle and bonus opportunities. Candidates should have relevant engineering qualifications and experience in maintenance, ensuring compliance with health and safety regulations.

Benefits

Vehicle provided

25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday

Overtime paid at 1.5x and 2x on weekends

Annual bonus scheme

Pension scheme

Continuous training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience performing electrical or mechanical maintenance on combustion engines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Gas safe qualification is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform field-based maintenance on Combined Heat and Power assets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Deliver high standard of customer service.

Skills

Problem Solving

Communication

Education

NVQ, HNC, HND, or degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Job description

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a Power Generation provider, renowned for its dedication to professional growth and sustainability to recruit a CHP Technician for in the Surrey area.

The CHP Technician role comes with a salary of Circa £50,000 + vehicle + bonus + development opportunities.

If you're a CHP Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the CHP Technician

Reporting to the Service Manager you will:

• Perform field-based maintenance including reactive and scheduled service maintenance on Combined Heat and Power assets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Deliver a high standard of customer service through clear communication, timely issue resolution, and a customer-focused approach.
• Identify, repair, and replace defective components as necessary to ensure continued system operation.
• Respond to call outs on a 1 in 4 weekend basis.
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Previous experience performing electrical or mechanical maintenance on combustion engines ideally in power generation, or industrial processing environment.
• A Gas safe qualification is desirable.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Relevant engineering qualifications, such as an NVQ, HNC, HND, or degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently

Personal skills

The CHP Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Able to assess technical issues logically and efficiently, applying critical thinking to resolve faults under pressure.
• Comfortable working alone in varied site environments, managing time effectively and taking ownership of tasks.
• Works collaboratively when required, supporting wider engineering teams and contributing to shared goals.

Salary and benefits of the CHP Technician role

• An excellent salary of Circa £50,000
• Vehicle provided
• 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday
• Overtime paid at 1.5 x between Monday to Saturday and 2 x on Sunday
• Annual bonus scheme
• Pension scheme
• Continuous training opportunities

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.