Engineering Technician
Are you an Engineering Technician keen to help maximise electrical production and reduce operational costs by taking responsibility (where this is economically beneficial) for the operation and maintenance of as much plant and equipment as possible? If so, please ring James on 0161 537 8873 for more information!
£41,000 - £50,000 PA
About the Company:
Our client brings together experienced field engineers, technical specialists, account managers and remote monitoring capabilities to help customers maximise plant availability, operational efficiency and asset life. Its services include planned and reactive maintenance, engine servicing, fault diagnosis, performance optimisation, remote monitoring, compliance support and long-term asset management.
They support a range of energy technologies and operational environments, including flexible generation, combined heat and power, landfill gas, battery energy storage and other decentralised energy assets. Employees work in a technically focused, service-led environment where safety, reliability, responsiveness and customer performance are central to the business.
About the Role:
On a daily basis the position involves close, regular contact with the Area Supervisor who will direct you. Operations staff may contact you for advice and guidance on training during normal working hours and outside these hours in line with the on-call ROTA
You will work closely with Operations staff supporting them during servicing, guiding or helping them to resolve breakdowns and where possible, pass on skills in order that they can take on more routine maintenance, freeing your time for broader technical work.
You will also work with other members of the Engineering team and the Projects team in order to achieve your aims as set out below.
Key Responsibilities:
- Day to day operations and maintenance including but not limited to, fault diagnosis, location and rectification.
- Planned maintenance and breakdown response for the generating assets with minimum outages.
- A commitment to continuous enhancement of skills and knowledge, and that of the technicians working with you.
- Avoiding unnecessary expenditure by using skills and tools available within the company.
- Ensuring a stock of basic spare parts as detailed by the Area Supervisor is replenished and always available.
- A commitment to Health, Safety Quality and Environmental practices following all procedures and using your own judgement.
- Reducing the company’s reliance on contractors wherever this is economically prudent.
- Compliance and implementation of company protection procedures with a proactive approach to maintaining, monitoring, reporting and auditing.
- Managing your time and travel effectively, staying away from home when appropriate.
- Compliance with all legislation.
- Seek guidance and advice from the Engineering and Management team in anything you are unsure of.
- Contractor supervision.
Skills & Experience:
- Extensive knowledge and experience of Electrical, Heat and Mechanical maintenance.
- Recognised level in an Electrical skill or relevant experience in the field.
- Experience with electric control systems 12v DC – 415v AC 30ø
- Fault location, diagnosis and rectification
- Gassafe accreditation or ability to complete within probation
- Electrical qualification or ability to complete 18th edition within probation
- Experience working with Natural Gas Peaker Plants, CHP, PV, Energy Storage, HVAC systems is advantageous.
- Computer literate.
- Hold full UK drivers licence.
Benefits: Annual Company Performance related bonus scheme Pension (5.5% employer, 3.5% employee contributions) / Death in service 4x salary / Subsidised Private Health Scheme / Subsidised Health cash Scheme / 25 days holiday plus bank holidays / Extra annual leave option to buy or sell up to 5 days 2 extra days holiday after 3 years’ service / Birthday leave / Company Sick Pay / Company Maternity, Paternity and Adoption pay / Discounts scheme / Refer a friend EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) / Mental Health First Aiders / Charity Workday / Social Committee for Company Events
About Nova
At Nova Recruitment, we hold a wealth of experience and trade knowledge. We utilise expert search strategies and established industry connections to offer the best support for you and your business. Based in the heart of Manchester, we operate across the whole of the UK sourcing professionals across various sectors.
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