Generator Field Service Engineer

Thames Water Utilities Limited; City Of London; Hybrid; GBP 45,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading utility company is seeking a Generator Field Service Engineer to maintain and optimize a fleet of CHP spark ignition biogas engines. The ideal candidate has expertise in engine operations, effective diagnostics capabilities, and strong communication skills. This role offers a competitive salary of up to £54,000 annually, plus overtime and benefits including a pension plan and generous leave policies.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Performance-related pay

Contributory pension scheme

Annual Leave

Wellbeing benefits

Qualifications

• Proven hands-on experience working with internal combustion engines.
• Ability to carry out thorough diagnostics on engine and generator systems.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance of CHP Spark Ignition generators.
• Collaborate with CHP support staff to ensure safe maintenance.
• Complete service records accurately and on time.

Skills

In-depth knowledge of internal combustion engines

Diagnostic skills

Communication skills

Education

NVQ/ C&G in mechanical engineering

Tools

ComAp

DIA.NE

TEM Evo

Job description

Overview

We currently have a great opportunity for you to join our waste treatment team as a Generator Field Service Engineer. As a successful candidate, your role will be to maintain, diagnose, repair and optimise the performance of a fleet of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) spark ignition biogas engines located across various Thames Water sites.

Due to the nature of this role with travelling in the Thames water area, the ideal candidate can be based anywhere in the Thames Valley and the London area.

Responsibilities

• To carry out the planned and unplanned maintenance of the fleet of CHP Spark Ignition generators within a geographical region, but not limited to.
• Work with current CHP support staff and suppliers to ensure all maintenance is carried out safely, with the least possible downtime and within budget.
• Completed service records and reports in an accurate and timely manner.
• Identification of parts required for the order, lubricants, and waste.
• Demonstrating a zero-compromise attitude towards health, safety, and well-being in all aspects of work.
• Ensuring excellent customer service.
• Working to benefit other team members with skills from the product training.

Location and pattern

Base Location - depending on your location, you can be based at any of our sites in the Thames Valley, Home Counties and the London area.

Working Pattern - 45 hours per week, Monday-Friday. Plus, there is the inclusion of a standby rota for which you will receive additional payment. Plus, there is the opportunity to earn overtime at time and a half or double rates.

Technical requirements

You must have the ability to operate and optimise assets using engine/generator controls, such as ComAp and DIA.NE and TEM Evo.

What you should bring to the role

To thrive in this role, the essential criteria you'll need are

• In-depth knowledge of all aspects of the operation and maintenance of internal combustion engines.
• Ability to carry out thorough, comprehensive, and methodical diagnostics on engine, generator and associated systems.
• Ability to operate and optimise assets using engine/generator controls, such as ComAp and DIA.NE and TEM Evo.
• Competent to work to a high level of quality, alone or as part of a team.

Qualifications and experience

• Ideally, NVQ/ C&G or an engine manufacturer's qualification in mechanical engineering.
• Electrical qualification is an advantage, but not essential.
• Proven working hands-on experience working with internal combustion engines and associated systems.
• Natural / Bio / AD Gas engine, CHP, and gas system experience is desirable but not essential.
• Good communication and interpersonal skills are required.
• Full UK driving licence.

Disability and inclusion

Disability Confident: A Disability Confident employer will generally offer an interview to any applicant that declares they have a disability and meets the minimum criteria for the job as defined by the employer. For more details please go to .

About Thames Water

We’re the UK's largest water and wastewater company, with more than 16 million customers relying on us every day. We want to build a better future for all, helping our customers, communities, people, and the planet to thrive. Real purpose, real support, real opportunities. Come and join the Thames Water family.

Working at Thames Water

Thames Water is a unique, rewarding, and diverse place to work, where every day you can make a difference, yet no day is the same. If you need any adjustments, please let us know. We’re here to help and support.

Disclaimer

Disclaimer: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, we may close the advert earlier than the advertised date, so we encourage you to apply as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Benefits

• Competitive salary offering up to £54,000 per annum, depending on your experience level.
• Opportunity to earn overtime at time and a half or double rates.
• All PPE and tools, plus the provision of a van when on duty and on call.
• Performance-related pay plan directly linked to company performance measures and targets.
• Contributory pension - Defined Contribution - Maximum of 12% -2x employee contribution.
• Annual Leave: 24 days holiday per year, increasing to 28 with the length of service (plus bank holidays).
• Generous Pension Scheme through AON.
• Generous Paternity Leave, including 4 weeks paid and an optional 2 weeks unpaid.
• Enhanced Maternity Leave, 26 weeks full pay and 13 weeks half pay.
• Wellbeing and financial benefits such as health services, Cycle to Work, life assurance, and more.