Combined Heat and Power Engineer (Mechanical Technician)

Overview

Join us, be part of more. We’re so much more than an energy company. We’re a family of brands revolutionising how we power the planet. We’re energisers. One team of 21,000 colleagues empowering a greener, fairer future by creating an energy system that doesn’t rely on fossil fuels, while living our commitment to igniting positive change in our communities. That’s why working here is #MoreThanACareer. We do energy differently – we do it all: we make it, store it, move it, sell it, and mend it.

About your team

At Centrica Business Solutions, we’re proud to partner with over 7,000 organisations globally – helping them balance planet with profit. We build, operate and maintain onsite, large-scale energy assets like Solar PV and Combined Heat and Power, to help businesses save the planet and save money. We’re also transforming the UK’s energy landscape by partnering with landowners and developers to build a 900MW portfolio of new grid-scale solar farms and battery storage assets.

Role

Combined Heat and Power Engineer – Centrica CBS (Mechanical Technician)

Salary: £38,589 + London allowance (£4,160 – £6,240 depending on location) + bonus, on-call payments & excellent benefits

OTE: Over £50,000

Location & Travel: North London / Cambridge / Chelmsford / Luton / Watford

Travel: Our team typically works north of the River Thames, with jobs reaching as far as Cromer and Peterborough. Daily travel can be high, but the rewards are worth it.

This is a fantastic opportunity to join a highly capable and supportive team within Centrica CBS as a Combined Heat and Power (CHP) Engineer.

What makes this role stand out

• No two days are the same. You’ll work across a wide variety of sites including universities, leisure centres, hotels, hospitals, and Powergen sites supporting the electrical grid.

• Extensive training in electrics, gas, and generators, including support to gain your Gas Safe qualification. Plus system controls training, dedicated engine manufacturer training and more.

• You’ll be part of a friendly, knowledgeable team who support each other and enjoy regular team events.

• Recent investment in a new fleet of vans to support day-to-day travel.

What your day might look like

• Receive your jobs via email each morning

• Attend services, breakdowns, part replacement or engine rebuilds

• Manage your own diary, including oil store drops, collections, and part pickups

• Operate, monitor, and maintain utilities including HVAC, WFI, purified water, and process equipment

• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical and electrical systems in line with SOPs and safety policies

• Maintain and secure spare parts inventory and recommend tools/equipment to improve efficiency

• Support engineers in developing methods to improve facilities processes

Key Skills & Experience

As a multi-skilled service engineer working on our world-leading CHP plants, you’ll be:

• Self-motivated with a strong eye for detail

• Comfortable working independently or as part of a team

• Skilled in customer/client communication

• Ambitious and eager to progress your career

This opportunity would also be suitable for someone with a qualification in Vehicle or Engine Mechanics who is looking to transition into a new and exciting career path.

Minimum Requirements

• Mechanical craft qualification or higher (C&G, NVQ, ONC, HNC)

• Experience in field service roles on reciprocating engines or generators

• Ability to strip and repair engines to component level

• Knowledge of rotating equipment

• Strong problem-solving ability

• Good IT skills

• Strong health & safety awareness

• Excellent housekeeping standards

• Full UK drivers licence (no more than 6 points)

Desirable Experience

• Working on CHP plants or generators

• Vehicle maintenance

• Experience with engines such as MTU, CAT, Perkins, MAN, Mercedes, MWM

This is a brilliant chance to grow your skills, work on diverse projects, and be part of a team that truly values collaboration and development.

The Package

• £38,589+ Overtime paid at 150%

• Bonus System (Between 10% and up to a maximum of 25% of base salary)

• On-Call payment (£400 a week before call out, calls out paid @150% for hours worked.)

• £10 per contact when on call

• Progression of pay grading

• 25 days holidays per annum + 8 bank holidays

• Company Vehicle

• Company Contributory Pension

• Benefits Package linked to Pension

• Share Option scheme

• Full Company uniform

• Laptop & Mobile Phone

Why should you apply?

We’re not a perfect place – but we’re a people place. Our priority is supporting all of the different realities our people face. Life is about so much more than work. We get it. That’s why we’ve designed our total rewards to give you the flexibility to choose what you need, when you need it, making sure that you and your family are supported not only financially, but physically and emotionally too. Visit the link below to discover why we’re a great place to work and what being part of more means for you.

URL: http://www.morethanacareer.energy/cbs

If you’re full of energy, fired up about sustainability, and ready to craft not only a better tomorrow, but a better you, then come and find your purpose in a team where your voice matters, your growth is non-negotiable, and your ambitions are our priority.

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