CHP Field Engineer (Engineering Technician) - East London

CompanyYLEM Energy

LocationLondon, England, United Kingdom

Posted At12/24/2025

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Electrical and electronic trades not elsewhere classified.

Occupation Code Skill LevelMedium Skilled

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£45,800 (£23.49 per hour)

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Description

Job title: CHP Field Engineer

Location: Regional based in the SE = although some travel, both in the UK and overseas, may be required.

Reporting to: Area Supervisor

Staff reporting directly: None

Basic salary of £39,740 + £4,128 South Weighting, on call payment of up to £2,000k pa. Overtime available at management discretion of up to 8 hours per week. Certification payments for GasSafe £1500pa, 18th Edition £1000pa and HV Switching £1000pa .

We are a leading independent energy specialist with over a quarter of a centurys experience in specialist independent generation systems. We have developed an enviable array of systems and services that benefit our clients energy requirements and help reduce the emission of harmful greenhouse gases.

As a pioneer of Landfill Gas to Energy (LFG) projects, we have a strong track record in the development of power generation projects both in the UK and overseas and we are now diversifying our operations into flexible reserve generation, energy storage, behind the meter generation and other technologies. This expansion aims to establish us as a leader in these emergent markets in the coming years.

We develop a diverse range of energy projects, including Landfill Gas Generation, Flare Systems, Embedded Gas Generation, BESS, Combined Heat & Power systems, Client-side Behind the Meter power generation, Solar/PV arrays and more, in the UK and overseas.

As part of our ambitious plans, we are expanding our workforce and have a number of vacancies available.

Main Responsibilities

Day to day operations and maintenance including but not limited to, fault diagnosis, location and rectification.
Planned maintenance and breakdown response for the generating assets with minimum outages.
A commitment to continuous enhancement of skills and knowledge, and that of the technicians working with you.
Avoiding unnecessary expenditure by using skills and tools available within the company.
Ensuring a stock of basic spare parts as detailed by the Area Supervisor is replenished and always available.
A commitment to Health, Safety Quality and Environmental practices following all procedures and using your own judgement.
Reducing the companys reliance on contractors wherever this is economically prudent.
Compliance and implementation of company protection procedures with a proactive approach to maintaining, monitoring, reporting and auditing.
Managing your time and travel effectively, staying away from home when appropriate.
Compliance with all legislation.
Seek guidance and advice from the Engineering and Management team in anything you are unsure of.

Key Tasks

Utilisation and compliance of the companys operations and maintenance procedures, manuals, record keeping and stock control systems.
Execution of all generator maintenance and the use of Operations staff to undertake minor maintenance on generators as required by the management.
Maintenance and repair of all mechanical, PV, storage, heat and electrical plant, including pumps and motors at all facilities.
Maintenance and inspection of LV electrical equipment subject to training and competency.
Operation of HV switchgear subject to training and competency.
Commissioning of new build associated equipment.
Incorporation of new sites into Operations.
Repair and maintenance of generators.
Training, support and supervision of Operations Technicians to undertake minor maintenance and simple fault finding.
Provide 24-hour emergency call out cover to respond to generator set failures when necessary.
Ordering and cost control of spares and control of stock.
Represent the company in a professional manner with customer engagement and delivering clean, well-run sites at all times.
Contractor supervision.

Implementation of HSQE systems.

Commitment to training to enhance knowledge and skill inc regard to environmental protection and materials.

Compliance and implementation of company environmental protection procedures with a proactive approach to maintaining, monitoring, reporting and auditing, and updating company systems.

Conduct air emissions monitoring.

Compilation and completion of outstanding works raised by site audits.

Ensure company vehicles in your care are clean, maintained to manufacturers specification and in keeping with policy.

Deal directly with environmental spillages using pollution prevention equipment and materials.

Any reasonable task required by the management in the exercising of its goals.

Knowledge/ Experience

Extensive knowledge and experience of Electrical, Heat and Mechanical maintenance.
Recognised level in an Electrical skill or relevant experience in the field.
Experience with electric control systems 12v DC 415v AC 30
Fault location, diagnosis and rectification
Gassafe accreditation or ability to complete within probation

Electrical qualification or ability to complete 18th edition within probation

Experience working with Natural Gas Peaker Plants, CHP, PV, Energy Storage, HVAC systems is advantageous.

Computer literate.

Hold full UK drivers licence.

Personal Qualities

Have the ability to use own initiative
Prioritisation skills
Supervision skills
Self-Motivated
Excellent organisational skills
Flexible approach to a varying workload

Benefits

We value our employees and encourage a work life balance for everyone. We are keen to make sure that our employees are supported in both their work and personal life and our benefits reflect this.

Annual Company Performance related bonus scheme

Pension (5.5% employer, 3.5% employee contributions)

Death in service 4x salary

Subsidised Private Health Scheme

Subsidised Health cash Scheme

25 days holiday plus bank holidays

Extra annual leave option to buy or sell up to 5 days

2 extra days holiday after 3 years service

Birthday leave

Company Sick Pay

Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay

Discounts scheme

Refer a friend

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme)

Mental Health First Aiders

Charity Work Day

Social Committee for Company Events

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