Field Services Engineer - Cutting-edge energy projects - North West Region

Solar Careers UK; United Kingdom; Vor Ort; GBP 20.664 - 27.552; Vollzeit

Benefits dieser Stelle

Competitive hourly rate with overtime at 1.5x

25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays

Company pension contribution of 7%

Comprehensive training program provided

Zusammenfassung

A leading renewable energy company is seeking a Field Service Engineer for the North West region. You will be responsible for ensuring the reliability of gas engines through expert maintenance and support, requiring a solid engineering background with Gas Safe registration. The ideal candidate will possess strong electrical and mechanical skills, complemented by experience in service engineering. Competitive benefits include overtime pay and training opportunities.

Qualifikationen

• Minimum of 5 years' service engineering experience.
• Gas Safe registration is essential.
• Full driving license required.

Aufgaben

• Maximize the availability and performance of gas engines.
• Respond to out-of-hours callouts and troubleshoot effectively.
• Maintain communication with customers and document site visits.

Kenntnisse

Strong engineering expertise with a solid understanding of gas engines

Electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge

Gas Safe registered

Proficient IT skills

Coaching and mentoring abilities

Ausbildung

NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Apprentice-trained engineer

Jobbeschreibung

Field Services Engineer - Cutting-edge energy projects - North West Region

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Job Title: Field Service Engineer - North West
Reports To: Area Service Manager
Function: Service
Location: North West, with possible UK travel as required

Are you a skilled engineer looking for an opportunity to showcase your expertise? Join Clarke Energy as a Field Service Engineer, where you'll ensure the reliability and performance of our gas engines and related plant equipment.

Job Purpose
To maximize the availability and performance of gas engines and associated systems through expert maintenance, troubleshooting, and fault resolution. This role involves ensuring scheduled maintenance is completed to the highest standards while minimizing downtime and costs for customers.

Key Responsibilities:

• Respond promptly to out-of-hours callouts, troubleshooting faults effectively and restoring equipment operation
• Collect, label, and dispatch oil samples to the laboratory in accordance with agreed procedures
• Select and order the correct parts, returning any unused items to minimize waste
• Maintain van stock accurately, using parts responsibly, and reporting any shortages to the Area Manager

Customer and Team Support

• Build and maintain positive relationships with customers by providing professional, responsive support
• Maintain clear communication with the Area Manager, customers, and subcontractors to ensure smooth site operations
• Document all site visits and complete detailed service reports in line with agreed quality standards and deadlines

Tools and Equipment

• Keep company-provided tools and equipment in excellent condition, ensuring they are clean, well-maintained, and calibrated as required
• Maintain high standards of site cleanliness and presentation

Supervision and Training

• Support the Area Manager by supervising, training, and mentoring apprentices and new team members

Health, Safety, and Environment

• Adhere to all health, safety, and environmental standards and regulations at all times

What We're Looking For:

Technical Skills And Knowledge

• Strong engineering expertise with a solid understanding of gas engines and related systems
• Electrical and mechanical engineering knowledge
• Gas Safe registered
• Proficient IT skills to document work and support reporting requirements
• Coaching and mentoring abilities

Personal Attributes

• Trustworthy, professional, and reliable
• Flexible and adaptable to changing demands
• Customer-focused with strong relationship-building skills
• Organized and able to manage workload effectively
• Proactive, taking initiative to ensure tasks are completed efficiently
• Resilient under pressure and committed to quality and improvement

Qualifications And Experience

Essential:

• A minimum of 5 years' service engineering experience
• NVQ Level 3 or City and Guilds qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Apprentice-trained engineer
• Gas Safe registration
• Full driving license
• Willingness to travel extensively, work unsociable hours, and stay away from home when required

Desirable:

• Experience with gas engines

Benefits

• Competitive hourly rate with overtime paid at 1.5x basic rate
• Up to 30 min each way, each day travel paid at single time
• On call rota participation with call-out fee
• 25 days holiday plus 8 Bank Holidays
• Opportunity to buy or sell up to 5 days additional holidays per year
• Company pension contribution of 7%
• Company Van provided
• Comprehensive training program on Jenbacher engines and systems, delivered in Liverpool by our dedicated Training team