Mechanical Field Engineer

4M Recruitment Limited; West of England; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company van

Pension and private healthcare

Job summary

4M Recruitment Limited is seeking a Mechanical Field Engineer to service CHP engines, generators and related plant across the United Kingdom. You will be based in regions including Bristol, Surrey/Hampshire/West Sussex, and Kent, and travel as needed.

No experience in the power generation sector is required, but background maintaining and repairing engines (fuel, gas or diesel) is advantageous. A full, valid driving licence is essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum ONC/NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 in mechanical/electrical engineering or related field.
• Time-served technician with around 3 years’ industrial mechanical/electrical experience preferred.
• Strong knowledge of engines, generators or CHP plants and a valid driving licence.

Responsibilities

• Carry out scheduled and reactive maintenance on CHP engines and associated plant.
• Diagnose faults and perform repair work to keep installations running smoothly.
• Collaborate with site teams to ensure safe, compliant operation.

Skills

Engine knowledge

Maintenance experience

Electrical/mechanical qualification

Full driving licence

Education

ONC/NVQ Level 2 / City & Guilds Level 2 (mechanical/electrical)

Tools

Generators

CHP systems

Job description

We are currently recruiting for x3 Mechanical Field Engineer on a permanent basis to work for a business that provides low carbon and cost effective power generation and battery storage solutions to customers across the UK.

We are seeking a candidates who are based in the following areas:

• Bristol - Avon , Somerset and Gloucestshire
• Surrey, Hampshire or West Sussex
• Kent

No experience in the power generation sector is required for this role although it be would beneficial. We are seeking candidates who have past experience maintaining and repairing engines (combined fuel, gas or diesel based) as you will complete scheduled and reactive maintenance ensuring CHP / Combined Heat Power Plant Engines ensuring they run smoothly and installations are operating effectively.

The ideal candidate will have the following skills and experience:

• At a minimum, an ONC, NVQ Level 2 or City & Guilds Level 2 qualification in mechanical/electrical engineering and / or motor vehicle studies / mechanic
• Time-served technician, preferably with a minimum of 3 years’ industrial mechanical/electrical experience
• Considerable skills and in-depth knowledge of engines, generators or ideally combined heat power plants (CHP)
• A full, valid driving licence
• Hours of Work: Monday - Friday, 8.00 am - 4.30 pm plus generous overtime

Benefits include:

• Fantastic salary package £43,000 per year basic salary
• Attractive Overtime Rates
• Company Van
• Pension and private healthcare