CHP Field Service Engineer

Astute's Renewable Energy Team are proudly partnered with a company to recruit a couple of Field Service Engineers for them. They're a global player with a significant presence in the UK, who are also looking for people who would be open to travelling to Ireland. The role will suit someone who is technically strong and who would like to learn more about biogas upgrading (if you don't already) and are likely from the CHP or gas engine sector.

The Field Service Engineer role comes with a fantastic all round package, including a salary of up to £42,000 plus a van, fuel card, overtime, on-call allowance, accommodation and meals for overnight stays and more. You would also receive specific product training on the biomethane upgrading technology.

If you're a Field Service Engineer (or Technician) and looking for a change, please read on and apply below.

Responsibilities and duties of the Field Service Engineer role

Reporting to the Field Service Manager you will:

Perform planned and reactive maintenance across a variety of sites, as part of a team, nationwide
Fault-finding across industrial equipment including valves, pumps, compressors, pneumatic systems and all associated equipment
Diagnosing electrical faults involving PLCs, instrumentation, sensors, inverters and control systems where possible
Produce the appropriate maintenance documentation and reporting when required
Looking for continuous improvement possibilities at all times, proactively looking for improvements
Assist on installation projects when required
Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

A strong practical engineering background with proven fault-finding experience
Experience in a field service role and comfortable with staying away regularly
A solid understanding of industrial control systems and instrumentation would be hugely beneficial
A full UK driving licence, huge preference to have no points

Personal skills

The Field Service Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Able to travel with a great degree of flexibility and someone who is happy to go across to Ireland too
Able to work independently and be a strong problem solver
Someone who is open to overtime as if a problem needs fixing there and then, the job will require finishing prior to leaving
Strong with HSE awareness

Salary and benefits of the Field Service Engineer role

Up to £42,000 basic salary, depending on experience
Company van and fuel card (for personal use too)
On call allowance, overnight allowance, hotels and meals covered
Overtime paid up to 1.5x hourly rate
Specialist technical training and ongoing development opportunity

LI-TN1
INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed