Hybrid Energy Engineer

PT Renewables; Sheffield; Hybrid; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in Sheffield is seeking an experienced Hybrid / Remote Engineer to support its rental department. This role involves facilitating logistics and operations for a new hybrid power fleet, collaborating with sales teams, and providing technical support to customers and engineers. The ideal candidate will have a background in hybrid systems, be flexible enough to work remotely, and possess strong organizational and communication skills. The position offers competitive salary, bonuses, and training opportunities.

Benefits

Performance-related bonus scheme

Training, upskilling, and career development opportunities

Holiday buy & sell scheme

Pension and private medical schemes

Life assurance and additional wellbeing support

23 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising with length of service

Responsibilities

• Work closely with sales and rental teams to ensure correct equipment use and specification.
• Provide 2nd line customer support and resolve technical queries.
• Attend project kick-off meetings and assist with equipment specification.
• Support engineers with installation and maintenance of hybrid systems.
• Monitor installations and report improvements or issues.
• Ensure safe and compliant maintenance, storage, and allocation of hire assets.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and general housekeeping.

Skills

Background in generators, plant hire, BESS, energy storage, or hybrid systems

Knowledge of electrical installations and system loading

Strong organisational, communication, and customer service skills

Flexible and able to work remotely

IT literate and confident using Microsoft Office or similar tools

Job description

Hybrid / Remote Engineer

Reports to: Service Manager

Salary: Competitive

Type: Full-Time, Permanent

The Role

We’re looking for an experienced engineer to support a rental department and assist with the logistics, operation, and build-up of a new hybrid power fleet. You’ll act as the link between depot teams and customers—supporting equipment setup, training engineers, and ensuring smooth delivery of hybrid energy systems.

Key Responsibilities

• Work closely with sales and rental teams to ensure correct equipment use and specification.
• Provide 2nd line customer support and resolve technical queries.
• Attend project kick-off meetings and assist with equipment specification.
• Support engineers with installation and maintenance of hybrid systems, helping develop their skills.
• Monitor installations and report improvements or issues.
• Ensure safe and compliant maintenance, storage, and allocation of hire assets.
• Maintain high standards of health, safety, and general housekeeping across depots and vehicles.

Skills & Experience

• Background in generators, plant hire, BESS, energy storage, or hybrid systems.
• Knowledge of electrical installations and system loading.
• Strong organisational, communication, and customer service skills.
• Flexible and able to work remotely; full UK driving licence required.
• IT literate and confident using Microsoft Office or similar tools.

What’s on Offer

• Performance-related bonus scheme.
• Training, upskilling, and career development opportunities.
• Holiday buy & sell scheme.
• Pension and private medical schemes.
• Life assurance and additional wellbeing support.
• 23 days holiday plus bank holidays, rising with length of service.

Additional Info

• DBS checks and satisfactory references are required.
• Applicants must be eligible to work in the UK.