Job DescriptionSenior CHP Field Service Engineer | CHP, LFG, Biogas & AD | £60,000–£70,000 (nego, DOE) + Company Vehicle + Benefits
This role won't suit everyone. It's built for a senior engineer who's ready to run a region without day-to-day supervision. Our client is a profitable, debt-free gas-engine and CHP operator. This role gives one engineer day-to-day ownership of five sites across landfill gas, anaerobic digestion and CHP, with the autonomy to plan your own diary and an experienced team behind you when needed.
The Role
- Technical ownership of a five-site portfolio of Jenbacher, MWM and Scania gas engines (150kW–1MW)
- Diagnose mechanical, electrical and controls faults, working from root cause rather than parts-swapping
- Plan your own servicing, site visits and follow-up work, using remote monitoring to judge when a site visit is needed
- Contribute to major 10,000hr and 20,000hr services, overhauls and rebuilds alongside experienced colleagues and specialist contractors
- Decide when a job needs a second pair of hands or a contractor, and when to stop work on safety grounds
The working week
- Gensets are grid-connected with remote access, so most faults are triaged from a laptop before anyone gets in a van
- Issues that can't be resolved remotely and need out-of-hours attendance come up roughly once a month, not weekly
- No formal on-call rota – if something can't be resolved remotely out of hours, contractors are available to attend, and anyone who does attend is reimbursed with time off in lieu
- A 40-hour week, roughly half planned and half reactive, with flexible start and finish times
- Mix of site and home-based working, with your own stock, sites and admin – not managed by a central desk
You’ll be
- An experienced engineer, comfortable running a region without day-to-day supervision – this is not a role for someone who needs close direction or is early in their career
- Substantial hands-on gas-engine maintenance and fault-finding experience
- Strong mechanical foundation with practical electrical and controls capability
- Background in CHP, landfill gas, anaerobic digestion, biogas or comparable gas-engine environments
- Confident making technical decisions independently, including when to call in a contractor or stop work on safety grounds
- Full UK driving licence
What’s on offer
- £60,000–£70,000 basic, negotiable depending on experience
- 5% employer pension contribution
- 25 days' holiday
- Company van or pickup, private use available
- Time off in lieu for out-of-hours work
- Ongoing training and support with professional development, including funded day-release study for engineers working towards further qualifications (including degree level)
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Senior CHP Field Service Engineer in IP1 in Ipswich employer: Energy Jobline ZR
Energy Jobline ZR is an excellent employer for Structural Engineers, offering a vibrant work culture in the heart of Shoreditch. With a focus on innovation and collaboration, employees benefit from competitive salaries, professional development opportunities, and the chance to work on exciting projects from concept to completion within a supportive team environment.
