Field Service Engineer (CHP And Biogas Engines)

Red Sky Personnel Ltd; Hounslow; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Field Service Engineer to work on biogas engines. The position involves routine servicing, fault diagnosis, and managing maintenance process. Candidates should have NVQ Level 2/3 in mechanical engineering, strong problem-solving skills, and experience with electrical systems. This permanent role offers a salary between £38,000 and £45,000 per annum plus overtime and excellent company benefits.

Benefits

Pension (contributory)

Private Health Care (non-contributory)

Overtime at 1.5 hours (2 x bank holidays)

24 days paid holiday plus bank holidays

Company vehicle with fuel card

Qualifications

• Technical experience working with engines, electrics, and diagnostics.
• High level of engineering skill and knowledge.
• Full UK driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Undertake routine servicing and rectification works on engines.
• Investigate mechanical and electrical failures during breakdowns.
• Maintain service reports and manage work progress.

Skills

Biogas Engine Experience

Fault Finding Skills

General Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Skills

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in Mechanical Engineering or similar

Tools

Microsoft Office

DIANE / COMAP / DEIF / TEM

Job description

Overview

Field service engineer (CHP and biogas engines). Location: Southwest. Salary: £38,000-£45,000 per annum plus overtime + Excellent Company Benefits. Job Type: Permanent. Reporting to the UK Operations Manager, you will work as part of the wider team responsible for the maintenance and repairs on Biogas Engines from 30kw to 3Mw.

Responsibilities

• You will visit client's sites working on all types of gas engines, predominantly Jenbacher, MWM and MAN, undertaking routine servicing and rectification works of equipment (PPM).
• Attending breakdowns to investigate mechanical and electrical failures, carry out extensive fault diagnosis of associated equipment and plant machinery and carry out comprehensive checks of engines ensuring that any issues are raised through line management reporting procedures.
• You will be expected to be in control of maintenance, service and repairs to the CHP engines, with efficiency, time management and good personal organisation being key to minimise downtime.
• The role requires you to work as part of a team and also on your own. After an initial 4 to 6 week period, you will be required as part of an on call rota.
• You will be expected to manage your own work progress, and ensure that all paperwork and service reports are completed accurately with sufficient detail of works carried out.
• Mechanically you will be experienced in fault-finding, replacing parts, effecting repairs and diagnosing mechanical failures.
• Although this is predominantly a mechanical role, the company also look for individuals who possess electrical skills and have the confidence to fault-find on 24v dc engine control systems and preferably have experience in electrical fault diagnosis up to 415v systems.

Skills / Backgrounds

• Biogas Engine Experience (CHP), Generators, Power Generation, Large Plant, Fault Finding Skills, general mechanical engineering, 415v systems

Requirements

• Time Served Mechanical Engineer - NVQ Level 2/3 qualified in mechanical engineering or similar.
• Technical experience working with engines, electrics and diagnostics.
• High level of engineering skill and knowledge
• Control system experience ( DIANE / COMAP / DEIF / TEM )
• Use of Microsoft office package - word, excel.
• Full UK driving licence
• Ideally gas safe qualification

Personal attributes / skills

• Flexible, "Can Do" attitude
• Committed, Reliable, Punctual, Enthusiastic, Strong Work Ethic.
• Supportive and able to work well with colleagues
• Effective in manging their time and workload
• Effective problem solver
• Customer facing and communication skills
• Ability to supervise and motivate others.

Benefits

• Full door to door
• Pension (contributory)
• Private Health Care (non-contributory)
• Overtime at 1.5 hours ( 2 x bank holidays )
• 24 days paid holiday plus bank holidays
• Training
• Perkbox
• Company vehicle with fuel card (optional private use)
• Specialist tooling, PPE, Laptop and phone provided