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 in St. Peter 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.
