CHP Technician - Renewable Energy

Astute People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a CHP Technician for their Granville site. The role includes performing maintenance on Combined Heat and Power assets, ensuring regulatory compliance, and supporting plant improvements. With a competitive salary and opportunities for professional growth, this position is ideal for candidates looking to make a significant impact in a sustainability-focused organization.

Benefits

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

Continuous training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance on combustion engines.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
• Fabrication and welding experience is desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance on CHP assets.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CMMS system.

Skills

Problem-Solving

Time Management

Initiative

Education

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

Job description

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a renewable energy provider, renowned for its dedication to professional growth and sustainability to recruit a CHP Technician for its Granville site.

The CHP Technician role comes with a salary of up to 50,000 + 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 Maintenance Technician

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on Combined Heat and Power assets and other equipment.
• Carry out first-line maintenance on blowers, compressors and filtration systems.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Work collaboratively with operations staff to improve plant performance and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CMMS system.
• Assist with plant modifications, upgrades, and improvement projects.
• Respond to breakdowns and provide out-of-hours support if required.
• 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.
• Fabrication and Welding experience 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 or as part of a team.

Personal skills

The Maintenance Technician role would suit someone who is:

• Initiative and proactive to help identify and possible plant improvements
• Strong time management skills, prioritising planned preventative maintenance while handling reactive repairs.
• Keen attitude towards building relationships with the operation team to work in conjunction with the operations team

Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Technician role

• An excellent salary ranging from 46,000 - 50,000
• 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
• Call out paid at 4 hours minimum
• 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.