Field Service Engineer (CHP and Biogas Engines) in South East

Energy Jobline CVL; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A growing energy recruitment agency is looking for a Field Service Engineer to support CHP and biogas engines. This position offers a salary up to £44,000 plus overtime, with responsibilities including maintenance and fault diagnosis. Ideal candidates will possess NVQ in mechanical engineering and strong mechanical skills. Join a dynamic team and contribute to critical green energy projects in the Midlands.

Benefits

Contributory pension scheme

Private healthcare

Enhanced overtime rates

24 days holiday plus bank holidays

Company vehicle with fuel card

Ongoing training and career development

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 2/3 in mechanical engineering or equivalent experience.
• Strong background in mechanical fault-finding, repair and diagnostics.
• Electrical experience including fault-finding on 24v dc engine control systems.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned maintenance, servicing, and repairs.
• Diagnose faults and implement solutions to minimize downtime.
• Complete accurate service reports and maintain schedules.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical experience

Computer literacy

Full UK driving licence

Education

NVQ Level 2/3 in mechanical engineering

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Energy Jobline is the largest and fastest growing global Energy Job Board and Energy Hub. We have an audience reach of over 7 million energy professionals, 400,000+ monthly advertised global energy and engineering jobs, and work with the leading energy companies worldwide.

We focus on the Oil & Gas, Renewables, Engineering, Power, and Nuclear markets as well as emerging technologies in EV, Battery, and Fusion. We are committed to ensuring that we offer the most exciting career opportunities from around the world for our jobseekers.

Job Description

Field Service Engineer (CHP and Biogas Engines)

Location: Midlands

Salary: Up to £44,000 per annum plus overtime + excellent benefits

Job Type: Permanent

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a Field Service Engineer to join a growing team supporting CHP and biogas engines within the renewable energy sector. This role offers the chance to work with cutting‑edge technology in a thriving industry while developing your skills on a range of engine systems.

The position involves working on gas engines from 120kw to 3Mw, including Jenbacher, MWM and MAN units. You will carry out planned maintenance, servicing and repairs as well as respond to breakdowns, diagnose faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime. Your work will ensure that engines are operating efficiently and reliably, supporting critical green energy projects across the region.

This is a varied and rewarding role where you will need to work both independently and as part of a team. You will take ownership of maintenance and service schedules, complete accurate service reports and participate in an on‑call rota covering customer engines in your area.

Requirements

• NVQ Level 2/3 in mechanical engineering or equivalent time‑served experience
• Strong background in mechanical fault‑finding, repair and diagnostics
• Electrical experience including fault‑finding on 24 v dc engine control systems (up to 415 v desirable)
• Experience with biogas engines, generators, power or large plant machinery
• Familiarity with control systems such as DIANE, COMAP, DEIF or TEM
• Computer literacy including Microsoft Word and Excel
• Full UK driving licence
• Gas Safe qualification desirable

Personal Attributes

• Flexible, proactive and customer‑focused approach
• Reliable, punctual and enthusiastic with a strong work ethic
• Effective problem solver with good communication skills
• Able to manage workload independently while working well in a team
• Capable of motivating and supporting colleagues when required

Salary and Benefits

• Up to £44,000 basic salary plus overtime opportunities
• Full door‑to‑door pay
• Contributory pension scheme
• Private healthcare
• Enhanced overtime rates (1.5×, double on bank holidays)
• 24 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Ongoing training and career development
• Company vehicle with fuel card (optional private use)
• Specialist tools, PPE, laptop and phone provided

How to Apply

If you are interested, please call me on (phone number removed) or send your CV to INDWIN.

About Our Company

Our clients and their customers come from diverse backgrounds and so do we. We hire our people from various walks of life, each of whom make our company stronger with their talent, uniqueness and expertise. This is what makes our company special; if you want to help us grow and take this ethos to our clients, then we cannot wait to collaborate with you!