Multi-Skilled Technician

Astute People; North East; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy recruitment firm is seeking a Multi-skilled Field Service Technician to work on Combined Heat and Power sites in Newcastle City Centre. The position offers a starting salary of £40,000, which can increase after probation, plus a van and excellent company benefits. Candidates must have an NVQ Level 3 and experience in maintenance on large diesel engines. This opportunity includes comprehensive training and development.

Benefits

Company van

Training and professional development

Excellent company benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum NVQ Level 3 qualification in Electrical/Control and Instrumentation.
• 18th Edition is beneficial.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Fault diagnosis, repair, and maintenance of Combined Heat and Power plants.
• Routine operational tasks to comply with legislation.
• Planned preventative maintenance activities.

Skills

Hands-on maintenance experience

Knowledge of 3 phase electrical systems

Knowledge of combustion control maintenance

SCADA plant management systems

Education

NVQ Level 3 in relevant engineering discipline

18th Edition

High Voltage experience

Job description

Overview

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

The role offers 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 that invests in training and professional development, please upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• 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 requirements.

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.