Renewable Energy Technician - Multi

SEVERN TRENT; United Kingdom; Hybrid; GBP 28,000 - 36,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday

Annual bonus up to £1,500

Pension contributions up to 15%

Maternity leave

Training and development

EV scheme

Volunteering days

Job summary

Severn Trent Plc is seeking a Renewable Energy Technician to join our Maintenance team. You will travel across the Central area, maintaining CHP engines and biogas plants, starting from a home base with a company van.

You will need a Level 3 NVQ in electrical or mechanical engineering and experience with renewable energy equipment. A full driving licence is essential as you will cover sites regionally, with a 37-hour week and occasional out-of-hours standby.

Qualifications

• Level 3 NVQ in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience with renewable energy equipment.
• Knowledge of Jenbacher or Perkins engines.
• Experience with biogas upgrading plants.
• Full clean driving licence.
• Ability to work from home base with regional travel.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, service and repair CHP engines and biogas plants.
• Travel across the Central area in the Severn Trent region.
• Work from home base with company van.
• Be part of a 24/7 operation and standby rota.
• Collaborate with the maintenance team.

Skills

Electrical/Mechanical Eng

Renewable energy equipment

Jenbacher engines

Perkins engines

Biogas upgrading plants

Industrial fault-finding

Gas systems

Rotating equipment

Process machinery

Education

Level 3 NVQ in electrical or mechanical engineering

Tools

Driving licence

Job description

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do.We’rein the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, andwe’reequally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our peopleloveworking here.

Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace.

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team.

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

We’re looking for a Renewable Energy Technician to join our Maintenance team, helping to keep our renewable energy production plants operating effectively across the Central area of the Severn Trent region.

Working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, you’ll be home- start and travel across the region to maintain, service and repair our fleet of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) engine driven generating sets running on Biogas and Natural gas which supply our sites with electrical energy you will also operate and maintain our fleet of biogas upgrading plants, these plants clean up the biogas creating biomethane which is then injected into the national grid, this is a 24/7 operation and you will need to work outside of normal working hours as and when required.

You will also participate in an out-of-hours standby rota.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’ll need a Level 3 NVQ, or equivalent, in electrical or mechanical engineering, alongside an understanding of renewable energy production equipment, knowledge of Jenbacher and Perkins spark ignition engines, Air Liquide or Malmberg biogas upgrading plants or experience maintaining and fault-finding on industrial plant, engines, gas systems, rotating equipment, or process machinery.

You’ll be comfortable working independently and collaboratively in varied conditions, with a practical, self-motivated approach. We’ll support your development with training to broaden your electrical or mechanical skills.

The role will be home-based, you will be starting your working day from home and travelling directly to the required locations in a company provided van, therefore a full clean driving licence is essential.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too. We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job; it’s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. You’ll also contribute to the environment and community. Some of our benefits include:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year
• Annual bonus scheme of up to £1,500
• Family-friendly policies, including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave
• Leading pension scheme, with contributions up to 15%
• Dedicated training and development through our Academy
• Electric vehicle scheme, retail offers and two paid volunteering days per year

LET’S GO