Landfill Gas Engineer

ZipRecruiter; Bristol; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player in waste management is seeking a dedicated Landfill Gas Engineer to join their team in Bristol. This role involves ensuring the efficient operation of landfill gas systems, performing maintenance on generators, and responding to emergencies. The ideal candidate will have a solid background in mechanical or electrical engineering, with a strong understanding of environmental legislation. The company offers a supportive work environment with opportunities for career progression, a competitive salary, and a range of benefits including a company vehicle and bonus. If you are passionate about sustainability and engineering, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Company Vehicle

Company Bonus

Pension Scheme Contribution

25 Days Annual Leave

Birthday Leave

Career Progression Opportunities

Cycle to Work Scheme

Qualifications

• Qualification in mechanical and/or electrical engineering is required.
• At least 2 years of relevant experience in a similar role.

Responsibilities

• Commission and exchange generators and associated equipment.
• Provide 24-hour emergency call out cover for generator failures.
• Monitor compliance with current environmental legislation.

Skills

Problem Solving

Workload Planning

Environmental Awareness

Education

Mechanical Engineering Qualification

Electrical Engineering Qualification

Tools

Spill Control Equipment

Generators

LV Electrical Equipment

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Landfill Gas Engineer

Location: Bristol

Pay Range/details: £40,000 per annum + bonus

Contract Type: Permanent

Omega are supporting one of the UK’s leading providers of waste management services, in their search for a Landfill Gas Engineer in the Bristol Region with travel to South Wales as necessary. The Landfill Gas Engineer will complete planned maintenance and breakdown response on the gensets/gas plant in ways that minimise downtime and ensure the completion of day-to-day operations and maintenance, including but not limited to fault diagnosis, location, and rectification.

Key Responsibilities – Landfill Gas Engineer

• Commission/exchange generators and all associated equipment (ranging from the generator to the telephone line).
• Work on and monitor the gas field to maintain gas control and sustainable fuel sources for the generators.
• Provide 24-hour emergency call out cover to respond to generator set failures when necessary.
• Complete air emissions monitoring and environmental spill control using spill control equipment.
• Compilation and completion of on-site jobs raised by site audits.
• Monitor and ensure that all sites are compliant with current legislation (including environmental legislation).
• Work with internal and external specialists in ways that resolve technical issues and concerns.
• Demonstrate a good working knowledge of the Company’s operations and maintenance standards, procedures, manuals, and stock systems.
• Execute generator and gas field maintenance.
• Maintain and repair all mechanical and electrical plant, including pumps and motors at specified LFG facilities.
• Maintain and inspect LV electrical equipment.

Qualifications & Requirements – Landfill Gas Engineer

• A qualification in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
• At least 2 years of proven relevant experience in a similar role.
• An awareness of all current environmental protection legislation.
• Previous experience within landfill is advantageous but not essential.
• Ability to plan and prioritise own workload as required.
• Systematic approach to problem solving.

What we can offer – Landfill Gas Engineer

• Company Vehicle.
• Company Bonus.
• Pension scheme contribution is 5%.
• 25 days + 8 Bank Holidays.
• An extra day for birthday leave.
• Career Progression Opportunities.
• Cycle to work scheme.

For more information on this role, please contact Michael Farrell on 01453 829768 or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail].