Multi-Skilled Technician

Astute People; Newcastle upon Tyne; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency seeks a Multi-skilled Field Service Technician to work on Combined Heat and Power plants in Newcastle. The role requires hands-on maintenance experience with large diesel engines and an NVQ Level 3 engineering qualification. Starting salary is £40,000, with additional benefits including a company van and professional development opportunities.

Benefits

Company van

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in electrical/control and instrumentation.
• Full UK driving licence is mandatory.
• High Voltage (HV) experience is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose, repair and maintain Combined Heat and Power plants.
• Complete routine operational tasks as per legislation.
• Conduct Planned Preventative Maintenance activities.
• Maintain plant quality records and reports.
• Issue Permits to Work as per authorization.
• Compile incident reports following company policies.

Skills

Fault diagnosis and repair expertise

Maintenance of Combined Heat and Power plants

Knowledge of 3 phase electrical systems

Good understanding of combustion control

SCADA plant management systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in a relevant engineering discipline

18th Edition qualification

Tools

Knowledge of large diesel engines

Experience with High Voltage systems

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for a Multi-skilled (electrically bias) Field Service Technician to work on a couple of Combined, Heat and Power Sites in Newcastle City Centre.

The vital Multi-skilled Field Service Technician comes with a salary of £40,000 (which will increase after probation and training) + van + excellent company benefits.

If you're an experienced Multi-skilled Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will be responsible for: Fault diagnosis, repair and maintenance of Combined Heat and Power plants and utility plants (Gas Engines and Boilers, Etc).
• Routine operational tasks to comply with legislation and company procedures.
• Planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities.
• Maintenance and publication of plant quality records and reports.
• Issue of Permits to Work in accordance with company authorisation levels.
• Compilation of reports detailing incidents and accidents in accordance with company policies.

Professional qualifications

• A minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Electrical/Control and Instrumentation, etc.
• 18th Edition will be beneficial
• High Voltage (HV) experience would be highly beneficial
• A full UK driving licence is a necessity given the nature of the role

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

• Prior hands-on maintenance experience working on large diesel engines such as Jenbacher, Deutz, MAN, MTU, Perkins, etc.
• Good knowledge of 3 phase electrical systems
• Knowledge of combustion control maintenance and SCADA plant management systems
• Knowledge of air and ground source heat pumps
• Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers would also be encouraged to apply for this role

Salary and benefits

• A starting basic salary of £40,000 (which will increase after probation and training)
• Company van
• Other company benefits

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful