This role offers a unique blend of technical challenge, autonomy, and long-term development potential in a sector that’s critical to sustainable energy production in the UK.
Why This Role?
- Strong Career Prospects: Opportunity to work with a major renewable energy player operating across the UK, contributing to the generation of electricity for over 75,000 homes.
- Variety & Autonomy: Enjoy a field-based role where no two days are the same—split between scheduled maintenance, fault finding, and system optimisation.
- Support & Training: Whether you're experienced or starting out, this business supports professional growth—including potential apprenticeships for junior applicants in the Bristol area.
- Attractive Package: Competitive base salary, company vehicle, fuel card, bonus potential, pension, life assurance, wellbeing support, and more.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor and maintain compliance with environmental and operational legislation across landfill gas (LFG) and generation sites.
- Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on gas engines and associated plant equipment (pumps, motors, LV electrical, etc.).
- Fault diagnosis and rectification of both electrical and mechanical issues.
- Manage gas field operations to optimise fuel supply and generator output.
- Support generator commissioning, testing, and breakdown response—including participating in a 1-in-4 weekend on-call rota.
- Maintain accurate records, report incidents, and promote high standards in health, safety, and environmental compliance.
- Collaborate with internal engineers and third-party experts to resolve technical challenges effectively.
- Maintain fleet vehicles and ensure proper documentation is completed for all on-site activities.
What We're Looking For
- Minimum 2 years’ experience in a similar engineering or maintenance role (LFG, CHP, process plant, energy from waste, etc.).
- Strong understanding of environmental and health & safety compliance.
- Good knowledge of mechanical and/or electrical plant and systems.
- A proactive and flexible approach to managing workload and travel.
- Intermediate proficiency in Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook).
- A qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering is desirable but not essential.
- Full UK driving licence – this is essential due to the field-based nature of the role.
What’s in It for You?
- Competitive base salary + performance bonus
- Company van + fuel card
- Pension scheme with enhanced employer contribution
- Life assurance & employee wellbeing support
- Cycle-to-work scheme
- Apprenticeship route available for aspiring engineers in Bristol
- Structured on-call system (1 in 4 weekends)
- Excellent development opportunities within a sector leading the UK’s clean energy transition
Interested?
If you’re ready to grow your career in sustainable energy and work on impactful engineering projects across the South West, we want to hear from you.