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Field Engineer - CHP

Job Posted: 5 days ago

Salary: £ Competitive
Job Type: Permanent
Location: Oxfordshire

Expire in: 22 days

Job Description

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading UK power generation provider, recognised for its commitment to sustainability, innovation, and operational excellence. We're seeking a skilled Field Engineer to support the operation and maintenance of its power generation assets.

The Field Engineer role comes with a competitive salary + vehicle + development opportunities.

If you're a Field Engineer with experience in diesel or gas generator maintenance and are looking to work for an organisation that puts safety, integrity, and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Field Engineer 

Reporting to the Operations Supervisor, you will:

Perform field-based inspections, planned, and reactive maintenance across diesel and gas generator sets, switchgear, transformers, control systems, and fuel infrastructure.
Ensure full compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations, promoting a zero-harm culture.
Maintain accurate maintenance records and asset data while supporting reliability and performance improvements.
Diagnose and rectify mechanical, electrical, and control system faults.
Support asset improvement projects and readiness for dispatch events.
Supervise contractors, manage spares and stock levels, and share technical knowledge across the team.
Other duties as required. 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Time-served Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (or equivalent proven experience).
Experience maintaining diesel or gas generator sets, rotating equipment, or heavy plant.
Strong understanding of safe systems of work and isolation procedures.
Proven fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
IT-literate with experience in maintenance management systems.
Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel between sites.
Relevant engineering qualifications, such as NVQ, HNC, HND, or degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering, are desirable.
Experience with generator control/protection systems or HV switching is a plus (training can be provided).

Personal skills

The Field Engineer role would suit someone who is:

Safety-focused, reliable, and autonomous, taking ownership of sites and tasks.
Technically capable, confident maintaining and troubleshooting complex systems.
Collaborative, supporting colleagues and promoting a one-team approach.
Resilient and proactive, staying calm under pressure and solution oriented.
Commercially aware, understanding how engineering performance drives business success.

Salary and benefits of the Field Engineer role

Competitive salary (dependent on experience)
Vehicle provided
25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday
Overtime paid at 1.5x Monday-Saturday and 2x on Sunday
Pension scheme
Continuous training and development opportunities 

 INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful

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