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Electrical site engineer

Ipswich
Permanent
MDE UK
Site engineer
Posted: 11h ago
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Role: Electrical Site Engineer Location: Suffolk Salary: Competitive - up to £46,000 Job Type: Permanent About the Company: This organisation specialises in delivering low-carbon energy solutions through the operation and maintenance of industrial biomass and electric heating systems. With a strong commitment to safety, reliability, and environmental performance, the company operates multiple sites across the UK and invests in continuous improvement through hands-on engineering expertise. The team is collaborative, safety-driven, and focused on maintaining high operational standards to help clients decarbonise their energy needs. About the Role: As a Biomass Site Engineer (Electrical), you will be responsible for planned and reactive maintenance, troubleshooting, and electrical repairs on biomass and electric heating plants and associated equipment. Your role includes managing biomass fuel supply logistics, overseeing subcontractors, ensuring compliance with HSEQ standards, and supporting optimal system performance. This role involves working on-site with occasional travel to other company locations for training or business purposes and includes participation in an on-call rota to respond to site emergencies or outages. Key Responsibilities: Carry out electrical repairs, maintenance, and upgrades on biomass and electric heating systems. Conduct planned maintenance, inspections, testing, and record keeping in compliance with statutory regulations and industry standards. Monitor and optimize continuous operation of electrical systems, including metering equipment adjustments. Respond promptly to call outs during outages or emergencies, including remote performance monitoring during out-of-hours periods. Produce detailed reports and photographic records of inspections, maintenance, and repairs. Assist in subcontractor management, site permits, and coordination of maintenance or capital works. Facilitate biomass fuel supply, including receiving deliveries, fuel testing, and handling using a telehandler. Promote and maintain high standards of health, safety, environmental, and quality (HSEQ) compliance. Escalate serious HSEQ issues to Site Manager as needed. Maintain accurate electronic records of fuel supply, maintenance, testing, HSEQ incidents, and audits via online systems. Monitor feed water and emissions quality to ensure regulatory compliance. Liaise effectively with client engineering and maintenance teams to maintain strong working relationships. Support excellent site housekeeping, tool management, and stock control. What We’re Looking For: Essential: Electrical engineering qualification (e.g., C&G, HNC, NVQ, or equivalent). HSEQ operator-level training (e.g., CSCS card, Safety Passport). Experience working with biomass boilers, LTHW, MTHW, HTHW, and steam systems including boilers, pumps, valves, controls, and hydraulics. Strong electrical and mechanical troubleshooting skills with a hands-on approach. Experience handling biomass fuel supply logistics and telehandler operation (or willingness to train). Ability to manage subcontractors and coordinate work permits. Proven record of working on large industrial heat-generating plants. Excellent communication skills and ability to build good working relationships with clients, teams, and contractors. Flexible, dependable, and committed to maintaining high operational and safety standards. Desirable: Boiler Operation Accreditation Scheme (BOAS) qualification. Experience with DCS/BMS controls and CMMS systems. Accredited telehandler operator training. Experience with steam operator-level responsibilities. Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary package up to £46,000 Permanent role with training and development opportunities On-call rota with callout pay enhancements (time and a half weekdays/Saturdays, double time Sundays) Opportunity to work within a supportive and safety-focused team Apply Now If you are an experienced electrical engineer with a passion for biomass and renewable energy systems, and you thrive in a hands-on, safety-driven environment, this is a great opportunity to develop your career with a growing company committed to sustainability and operational excellence.

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