About the role
Join our expert operations team and play a pivotal role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operations of our gas reciprocating engines and associated plant equipment. You will play a key role in identifying early signs of faults, conducting diagnostics, and carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance to minimise engine downtime across our range of site-based power generation plants. This ensures our fleet operates at peak performance, supporting the continuous delivery of flexible power generation.
Working in a collaborative, safety-first environment, youll contribute to operational excellence and innovation. Ideally, youll bring experience in power generation or industrial maintenance - particularly with gas reciprocating engines - and demonstrate strong fault-finding skills and a proactive approach.
Location: This role will primarily serve sites betweenBletchley, Brogborough and Stewartby. MondayFriday, day shift only, with a 1/12 call-out system (paid standby and call-out payments are made on a rotating basis). Additional voluntary standby opportunities are available.
Key responsibilities:
* Follow HSQE regulations, report incidents, and implement proactive safety measures to ensure a secure work environment
* Performpreventive, corrective, and reactive maintenance, including engine overhauls, to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our sites
* Conductdiagnostics and troubleshootingon assets experiencing recurring trips or performance challenges to prevent engine downtime or breakdowns
* Respond promptly toout-of-hours callouts, effectively diagnosing and restoring equipment functionality
* Ensure all tasks assigned by theOperations Performance Teamare completed safely, efficiently, and to the highest standards
* Completedetailed service reportsof site visits, ensuring compliance with company protocols
* Managevan stock inventory, book out parts used, and ensure tools remain calibrated and in safe working order
* Engage in a culture ofcontinuous improvement, attending training courses and contributing to operational innovation
About you:
* NVQ Level 3 or City & Guilds in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering, or apprentice-trained, demonstrating technical competence
* Safety-conscious with a proactive approach to health and safety
* Proven experience working on gas reciprocating engines (Jenbacher, MWM, MTU, Deutz or Caterpillar)
* Experience working on low-voltage electrical systems with an understanding of base load or power response would be beneficial
* Strong diagnostic and fault-finding skills
* Full UK manual driving license, preferably withfield-based experience.
* Ability totravelto sites across the Northregion
What we offer:
* Competitive salarywith up to15% bonus, paid quarterly & annually
* Company van & fuel card, plus tools, uniform, laptop, and mobile phone
* Domestic solar, battery, and EV charger funding scheme
* Employee Assistance Programthat offersvirtual GP appointments
* Cycle-to-work schemeandeye care vouchers
* Community volunteering daysto give back to the local area.
* 25 daysof annual leave,plus bank holidays
* Company pension schemewith6% employer contribution
* Sick payeligibility after a qualifying period
We valuediversity and inclusion, encouraging applications fromunderrepresented groups. We believe diverse teams develop better solutions.Thats why we actively encourage women engineers to apply and thrive in our inclusive, safety-first environment.
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