Landfill Gas Engineer
Bristol
£-Attractive salary plus company vehicle and benefits package
Our client is one of the UK’s leading providers of waste management services. The company is also a significant generator of renewable energy, primarily based on the extraction of gas from 7 of their landfill sites. These sites currently produce approximately 150 GWh of electricity each year. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the gas and power infrastructure that makes this possible.
Are you an experienced Landfill Gas Engineer looking for a role with real autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to work across multiple dynamic sites?
We are seeking a skilled, qualified Landfill Gas Engineer to join the company’s Bristol operations, supporting sites across the South West and wider UK portfolio. This is a hands-on engineering role with significant regional travel, including regular trips to Swansea and occasional requirements to support the company’s Kent operations.
Key Responsibilities:
* Ensure legislative and environmental compliance across multiple landfill and renewable energy sites.
* Carry out daily operational monitoring, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on gas engines, gas fields, and associated plant.
* Respond to breakdowns and complete planned maintenance to minimise downtime.
* Undertake generator commissioning, exchange, and configuration activities.
* Maintain and inspect mechanical, electrical, and LV electrical equipment.
* Support gas field optimisation to ensure safe gas control and sustainable fuel quality.
* Participate in the 24/7 on-call rota (currently 1 in 7 weekends).
* Conduct environmental tasks such as air emissions monitoring and spill response.
* Manage your own travel, workload, and operational costs effectively.
* Collaborate with internal specialists to resolve complex engineering challenges.
Candidate Requirements:
* Possess at least 2 years relevant experience in landfill gas, gas engines, CHP, power generation, utilities, or similar heavy-process environments.
* Understand environmental legislation and operational compliance requirements.
* Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently across multiple remote sites.
* Confident with fault-finding and problem-solving in the field.
* Intermediate competence with Microsoft Office.
* Hold a mechanical or electrical engineering qualification.
* Comfortable with frequent travel and managing work across multiple locations.
This is a full-time, permanent opportunity.
Ref: J9605