Energy and Utilities Technician

Ports of Jersey; St. Peter; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Ports of Jersey is seeking an Energy and Utilities Technician to drive energy efficiency across its assets, using data to identify savings and track consumption. The role supports the Energy Management Strategy and promotes energy awareness throughout the business.

The position requires strong analytical skills, practical engineering knowledge and a proactive approach to continuous improvement. A current driving licence and relevant qualifications are essential.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in Building Services Engineering or equivalent qualifications.
• Extensive knowledge of energy management, renewables, mechanical/electrical services and BMS.
• IOSH Managing Safely or equivalent qualification.
• Computer literate with MS Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Current driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of the energy management strategy and policy.
• Review the strategy to ensure relevance and emerging technologies.
• Set a baseline energy consumption across ports assets.
• Monitor energy usage against baseline and report variances.
• Maintain accurate records of energy usage for trend analysis.
• Provide technical advice on design and delivery of new assets.
• Liaise with budget holders and educate on improvements.
• Research and deliver trial technologies to improve energy performance.
• Interface between energy users and engineers on new tech.
• Keep up to date with standards and legislation affecting energy use.
• Assist other Engineering Technical Support Team members.

Skills

HNC Building Services

Energy management

Renewable technologies

Mechanical installations

Electrical services

BMS systems

IOSH Managing Safely

MS Office

Communication skills

Driving licence

Education

HNC Building Services Engineering

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Energy and Utilities Technician

Application Deadline: 25 October 2026

Department: Property and Engineering

Employment Type: Permanent

Location: The Cargo Centre (St Peter)

Reporting To: Brian Aspey

Compensation: Salary will be dependant on skills and experience

Description

Turn Data into Energy Savings

Are you passionate about sustainability, analytics and making a measurable impact?

At Ports of Jersey, we're looking for an Energy and Utilities Technician to help drive energy efficiency across our airport, harbour and property estate. Using data and performance monitoring, you'll identify energy-saving opportunities, track consumption trends and support initiatives that reduce costs and carbon emissions.

You'll be responsible for

• Analysing energy consumption data and identifying savings opportunities.
• Monitoring performance against energy targets and reporting insights.
• Supporting the delivery of our Energy Management Strategy.
• Researching and implementing innovative energy-saving technologies.
• Promoting energy awareness across the business.

Ideally, you’ll also be able to carry out meter installation/replacement works.

We're looking for a proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills, technical knowledge and a passion for continuous improvement.

Help us reduce energy, lower costs and build a more sustainable future for Jersey.

Key Responsibilities

• Assist with the development of the energy management strategy and policy, advising on best practice from a technical engineering aspect.
• Participate in reviews of the energy management strategy to ensure it is still relevant and reflects emerging technologies.
• Set a baseline energy consumption across ports assets, update the baseline when assets are added/removed or modified.
• Monitor energy usage against the established baseline and report to budget holder’s areas where performance is not achieving targets.
• Maintain accurate records of energy usage to allow trends to be identified.
• Provide technical advice as part of the design and delivery of new assets.
• Liaise with budget holders, carrying out education and training to enable them to identify areas for improvements.
• Research, propose and deliver trial technologies to improve energy performance of assets.
• Act as interface between users of energy systems and engineers, designers and maintainers on the effectiveness of new technologies.
• Maintain professional competence by keeping abreast of new developments, technologies, changes in standards and legislation that affect the use of energy.
• Assisting other members of the Engineering Technical Support Team as and when necessary.

Skills, Knowledge and Expertise

• HNC, or equivalent, in Building Services Engineering, or equivalent technical qualifications and experience.
• Extensive knowledge of energy management practice, renewable technologies, mechanical installations, electrical services and BMS systems.
• IOSH managing safely or equivalent qualification.
• Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain highly complex technical information to non-technical colleagues.
• Current driving licence.

Personal Qualities

• Strong relationship building skills.
• Good planning and organising skills.
• Proven track record of achieving objectives on time.
• Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
• Attention to detail.
• Ability to create and innovate.
• Honest, responsible and ethical.
• A team player, who values others’ expertise.
• Committed to lifelong learning.
• Ability to stay calm under pressure.

Benefits

At Ports of Jersey we have a company cash health plan scheme you are eligible to join from day one with benefits such as;

• GP £75
• Dental £75
• Optical £75
• Dental accident £300
• Physio/ acupuncture/ chiropractic £200
• Diagnostic tests/ scans £300
• Health assessment £100
• Plus many more discounts (DW gym, discount spa vouchers etc.)

We offer free parking at all of our locations.

We also offer a pension scheme to those on permanent contracts, the main benefits of the scheme are as follows;

• 5% employer contribution rate on basic salary plus shift
• Employees can make voluntary contributions and ports will match 1% for 1% up to an employer maximum matched contribution of 5% e.g. Employee opts to contribute 5% Ports will match this and the total employer contributions would become 10%
• You are eligible to join the pension scheme the month after successful completion of your probation
• Minimum joining age - 18
• You are not able to join the pension scheme once you reach Government of Jersey state retirement age
• Cash sum payable to nominated beneficiary if the member dies in service.