Trainee Power Generation Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 38,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste to energy organization is seeking a Trainee Power Generation Engineer to maintain and service power generation equipment. This role offers comprehensive training in the renewable energy sector, along with a competitive salary package. Ideal for mechanical engineers looking for a secure future in an industry dedicated to carbon zero goals.

Benefits

Training

Up to 15% annual bonus

Increased earnings (overtime, bonuses, call out)

Healthcare plans

7% pension

33 days holiday allowance

Van, tools and equipment provided

Qualifications

• Experience in petrol/diesel engine maintenance, overhauls, and repairs.
• Ideal for those from army, REME, HGV Mechanics, or agricultural industries.
• Qualified mechanical engineers or equivalent experience considered.

Responsibilities

• Service and maintenance of heavy industrial engines and power generation equipment.
• Conduct preventative, reactive, and breakdown services.
• Maintain records and logs during fault diagnosis.

Skills

Mechanical Engineer

Maintenance

Repair

Fault Diagnosis

Experience in petrol/diesel engines

Education

Time served or qualified

Job description

Trainee Power Generation Engineer

Crawley / Kent

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.
• Experience in petrol / diesel engine maintenance / overhauls / repairs.
• Perfect for those in army, REME, HGV Mechanics, Power Generation, agricultural or heavy plant industries.

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Alfie Dunn-Lowes at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications, and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates