Energy and Utilities Technician
Application Deadline: 25 October 2026
Department: Property and Engineering
Employment Type: Permanent
Location: The Cargo Centre (St Peter)
Reporting To: Brian Aspey
Compensation: Salary will be dependant on skills and experience
Description
Turn Data into Energy Savings
Are you passionate about sustainability, analytics and making a measurable impact?
At Ports of Jersey , we're looking for an Energy and Utilities Technician to help drive energy efficiency across our airport, harbour and property estate. Using data and performance monitoring, you'll identify energy-saving opportunities, track consumption trends and support initiatives that reduce costs and carbon emissions.
You'll be responsible for
- Analysing energy consumption data and identifying savings opportunities.
- Monitoring performance against energy targets and reporting insights.
- Supporting the delivery of our Energy Management Strategy.
- Researching and implementing innovative energy-saving technologies.
- Promoting energy awareness across the business.
Ideally, you’ll also be able to carry out meter installation/replacement works.
We're looking for a proactive problem-solver with strong analytical skills, technical knowledge and a passion for continuous improvement.
Help us reduce energy, lower costs and build a more sustainable future for Jersey.
Key Responsibilities
- Assist with the development of the energy management strategy and policy, advising on best practice from a technical engineering aspect.
- Participate in reviews of the energy management strategy to ensure it is still relevant and reflects emerging technologies.
- Set a baseline energy consumption across ports assets, update the baseline when assets are added/removed or modified.
- Monitor energy usage against the established baseline and report to budget holder’s areas where performance is not achieving targets.
- Maintain accurate records of energy usage to allow trends to be identified.
- Provide technical advice as part of the design and delivery of new assets.
- Liaise with budget holders, carrying out education and training to enable them to identify areas for improvements.
- Research, propose and deliver trial technologies to improve energy performance of assets.
- Act as interface between users of energy systems and engineers, designers and maintainers on the effectiveness of new technologies.
- Maintain professional competence by keeping abreast of new developments, technologies, changes in standards and legislation that affect the use of energy.
- Assisting other members of the Engineering Technical Support Team as and when necessary.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
- HNC, or equivalent, in Building Services Engineering, or equivalent technical qualifications and experience.
- Extensive knowledge of energy management practice, renewable technologies, mechanical installations, electrical services and BMS systems.
- IOSH managing safely or equivalent qualification.
- Computer literate with ability to use Microsoft Office applications.
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills, including the ability to explain highly complex technical information to non-technical colleagues.
- Current driving licence.
Personal Qualities
- Strong relationship building skills.
- Good planning and organising skills.
- Proven track record of achieving objectives on time.
- Strong analytical and logical thinking skills.
- Attention to detail.
- Ability to create and innovate.
- Honest, responsible and ethical.
- A team player, who values others’ expertise.
- Committed to lifelong learning.
- Ability to stay calm under pressure.
Benefits
At Ports of Jersey we have a company cash health plan scheme you are eligible to join from day one with benefits such as;
- GP £75
- Dental £75
- Optical £75
- Dental accident £300
- Physio/ acupuncture/ chiropractic £200
- Diagnostic tests/ scans £300
- Health assessment £100
- Plus many more discounts (DW gym, discount spa vouchers etc.)
We offer free parking at all of our locations.
We also offer a pension scheme to those on permanent contracts, the main benefits of the scheme are as follows;
- 5% employer contribution rate on basic salary plus shift
- Employees can make voluntary contributions and ports will match 1% for 1% up to an employer maximum matched contribution of 5% e.g. Employee opts to contribute 5% Ports will match this and the total employer contributions would become 10%
- You are eligible to join the pension scheme the month after successful completion of your probation
- Minimum joining age - 18
- You are not able to join the pension scheme once you reach Government of Jersey state retirement age
- Cash sum payable to nominated beneficiary if the member dies in service.
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Energy and Utilities Technician employer: Ports of Jersey
Ports of Jersey is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where safety and compliance are at the forefront of aviation operations. With a strong commitment to employee development, you will have access to continuous training and growth opportunities while working in a collaborative culture that values innovation and excellence. Located in a vibrant community, this role not only allows you to influence key decisions but also to contribute to the safety and efficiency of air travel in a picturesque setting.
