Trainee Power Generation Engineer

Rise Technical; Crawley; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste-to-energy organization in Crawley is seeking a Trainee Power Generation Engineer. This role offers extensive training in the renewable energy sector, along with a competitive salary and benefits, including healthcare and pension. You will service and maintain power generation equipment, ensuring a futureproof career in an essential industry.

Benefits

Healthcare Plans

7% Pension

33 Days Holiday Allowance

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance and repair.
• Time served or qualified in mechanical engineering.
• Suitable for candidates from army, REME, HGV Mechanics, Power Generation, or heavy plant industries.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintenance of heavy industrial engines.
• Perform preventative, reactive, and breakdown services.
• Conduct fault diagnosis with record keeping.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Maintenance and Repair

Fault Diagnosis

Education

Mechanical Engineering Qualification

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12.08.2025

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26.09.2025

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Job Description:

Trainee Power Generation Engineer

£38,000 - £44,000 + Training + Up to 15% Annual Bonus + Increased Earnings (Overtime, Bonuses and Call Out) + Van, Tools and Equipment + Healthcare Plans + 7% Pension + 33 Days Holiday Allowance

Are you a mechanical engineer with experience in engines, looking to train into as a Power Generation Engineer where you will gain a skillset within the renewable energy industry securing yourself a futureproof job?

Do you want to work for a leading organisation within the industry, where you will have a secure position in the waste to energy sector - and receive full training / development along with a generous package?

The company are a leading landfill operator in the UK - looking to change the way waste is dealt with across the country. With zero carbon goals, this is an opportunity to join the carbon zero revolution by facilitating the conversion of waste into renewable energy on an industrial scale. In this role the person will be maintaining and servicing power generation equipment.

In this role, you will be providing essential maintenance and repairs to Gensets (Gas Reciprocating Engines, CHP Engines and more) across landfill sites.

This is the ideal role for mechanical engineers with experience in engines looking to receive training into heavy industrial work. You will be looking to gain a skillset within the Power Generation sector, gaining a secure job for life due to the futureproof nature of both the industry and equipment you will be trained on.

The Role:

• Service and maintenance of heavy industrial engines, along with other power generation equipment such as CHP engines, Gas Reciprocating Engines and more.
• Preventative, reactive and breakdown services.
• Fault diagnosis - with record keeping and log taking.
• 1 in 5 call out rota - paid at a standby rate AND enhanced rate.

The Candidate:

• Mechanical Engineer - experience in maintenance and repair.
• Time served or qualified.
• Perfect for those in army, REME, HGV Mechanics, Power Generation, agricultural or heavy plant industries.