Technical Support Engineer (Power Generation Industry)

Reporting to the Technical Support Manager, based in North West (Remote). Salary is negotiable. The Technical Support Engineer provides hands-on, field-based technical support across the Flex asset fleet. The role focuses on fault response, asset recovery, winter readiness, and returning assets to service during critical periods such as TRIAD and System Peak Days (SPDs). It also covers facilities and infrastructure repairs, control of contracts, and supporting the Technical Support Manager in coordinating and executing larger Capex projects.

The role acts as a “man-on-the-job” technical resource, directly supporting Operations teams in the North West and South West regions and across the wider fleet as required. You will work across various sites to ensure plant reliability, efficiency, and compliance with industry regulations. The role involves a mix of scheduled maintenance, reactive repairs, and fault-finding, requiring a proactive and hands-on approach.

• Report to the Technical Support Manager and support delivery of fleet-wide technical performance.
• Provide hands-on, on-site technical support across the Flex asset fleet as directed.
• Act as a ‘man-on-the-job’ resource during asset faults, breakdowns, and recovery activities.
• Support Operations teams in the North West and South West regions during winter operations.
• Provide dedicated technical support to return assets to service for TRIAD periods and System Peak Days (SPDs).
• Attend sites during winter peak operations, TRIAD windows, and system stress events as required.
• Availability and willingness to work away from home is a fundamental requirement of the role.
• Support commissioning, testing, and return-to-service activities following maintenance or repair.
• Carry out fault-finding, defect rectification, and technical investigations on plant and auxiliary systems.
• Assist with implementation of maintenance strategies, repairs, and technical modifications.
• Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with HSSE requirements, RAMS, and safe systems of work.
• Maintain accurate technical records, defect reports, and work completion documentation.
• Liaise with supervisors, field service engineers, OEMs, and contractors to resolve technical issues.
• Support winter readiness activities, inspections, and fleet preparation programmes.
• Undertake additional duties consistent with the technical nature of the role as required.

Comply with all company policies, procedures, and engineering standards at all times. The Technical Support Engineer is expected to demonstrate a strong commitment to health, safety, and environmental excellence by:

• Working in compliance with all HSSE legislation, permits, and site rules.
• Actively promoting safe working practices and intervening when unsafe conditions are identified.
• Participating in audits, inspections, and safety observations when required.

To be considered for the role you will have:

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in a mechanical, electrical, or engineering discipline.
• Experience working on power generation or industrial plant (gas engines, peaking plant desirable).
• Strong hands-on fault-finding and diagnostic skills.
• Experience working in field-based or remote site roles.

Benefits:

• Competitive basic salary dependent on experience.
• Discretionary performance-based bonus.
• 26 days annual leave plus bank holidays.
• Stakeholder Pension Scheme.
• Private Health Insurance.
• Group Income Protection Scheme.
• Life Assurance.
• Flexible working.
• Training and Development.

For more information on this opportunity please contact your retained recruitment partner Adam Pearson at Imperial Recruitment Group.