Power Generation Engineer (Training Provided)
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Power Generation Engineer (Training Provided)
Sites located in Suffolk, Essex, Hertfordshire and Oxfordshire
£38,000 - £44,000 + Training + Up to 15% Annual Bonus + Increased Earnings (Overtime, Bonuses and Call Out) + Van, Tools and Equipment + Healthcare Plans + 7% Pension + 33 Days Holiday Allowance
Are you a mechanical engineer or mechanic with experience working on engines, looking to train into becoming a Power Generation Engineer where you will gain a skillset within the renewable energy industry securing yourself a futureproof job?
Do you want to work for a leading organisation within the industry, where you will have a secure position in the waste to energy sector and receive full training / development along with a generous package?
The company are a leading landfill operator in the UK looking to change the way waste is dealt with across the country. Due to continued success and an on-going programme of growth, they are now looking to recruit another engineer to join their team.
In this role the person will be maintaining and servicing power generation equipment on sites across parts of the South East. They will carry out essential maintenance and repairs to Gensets (Gas Reciprocating Engines, CHP Engines and more) across landfill sites. Full training can be provided.
This is the ideal role for mechanical engineers or mechanics with experience working on engines looking to receive training into heavy industrial work. You will be looking to gain a skillset within the Power Generation sector, gaining a secure job for life due to the futureproof nature of both the industry and equipment you will be trained on.
The Role
* Service and maintenance of heavy industrial engines, along with other power generation equipment such as CHP engines, Gas Reciprocating Engines and more.
* Preventative, reactive and breakdown services.
* Fault diagnosis - with record keeping and log taking.
* 1 in 5 call out rota - paid at a standby rate AND enhanced rate.
* Training and excellent benefits provided
The Candidate
* Mechanical Engineer or Mechanic - experience in maintenance and repair.
* Time served or qualified.
* Experience in petrol / diesel engine maintenance / overhauls / repairs.
* Perfect for those in army, REME, HGV Mechanics, Power Generation, agricultural or heavy plant industries.
* Happy to cover large part of the South East
Reference Number: BBBH273206
To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Chris Andrews at Rise Technical Recruitment.
Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.
The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set and will be decided by our client, the employer. Rise are not responsible or liable for any hiring decisions made by the end client.
We are an equal opportunities company and welcome applications from all suitable candidates.
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⚙️ Emphasise your mechanical engineering background or time-served mechanic experience at the top of your CV as this is essential for the role
🔧 Highlight any engine maintenance experience with diesel/petrol engines, particularly overhauls and repairs as mentioned in the requirements
📋 Include experience with fault diagnosis and record keeping as these are key responsibilities in the position
🚛 If you have REME, HGV mechanics, agricultural or heavy plant experience, feature this prominently as it's specifically mentioned as ideal background
🌱 Mention any interest in renewable energy or waste-to-energy sectors to show alignment with the company's environmental mission
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- •Performed preventative maintenance on 15 diesel engines monthly, reducing breakdown incidents by 35% through systematic fault diagnosis and record keeping
- •Completed engine overhauls on heavy plant machinery across 8 sites, maintaining 98% uptime during peak operational periods
- •Diagnosed and repaired complex engine faults within 4-hour call-out windows, achieving £12,000 cost savings through in-house repairs versus external contractors
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Dear Hiring Manager,
Your Power Generation Engineer position at Rise Technical Recruitment's client represents exactly the career transition I've been seeking into renewable energy. My mechanical engineering background and hands-on experience with diesel engine maintenance align perfectly with your requirements for CHP engines and Gas Reciprocating Engines maintenance.
My background in engine overhauls and fault diagnosis has prepared me for the technical challenges of maintaining heavy industrial power generation equipment. The opportunity to receive full training in waste-to-energy systems while working across multiple sites in the South East appeals to my desire for variety and professional development.
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Interview questions
10 questions generated from this advert.
Technical
- ›Describe your experience with diesel and petrol engine maintenance and overhauls
- ›How would you approach fault diagnosis on a CHP engine that's not performing optimally?
- ›What preventative maintenance schedules have you worked with for heavy industrial equipment?
- ›Explain the difference between Gas Reciprocating Engines and traditional diesel gensets
- ›How do you maintain accurate records during maintenance and repair work?
Behavioural
- ›Tell me about a time you had to diagnose a complex engine fault under pressure
- ›Describe a situation where you had to learn new equipment or technology quickly
- ›How do you prioritise multiple maintenance tasks across different sites?
- ›Give an example of when you've worked as part of a call-out rota system
- ›Tell me about a time you prevented a major equipment breakdown through preventative maintenance
STAR answer examples
Model answers using the Situation-Task-Action-Result framework. Adapt to your own experience.
Tell me about a time you had to diagnose a complex engine fault under pressure
Describe a situation where you had to learn new equipment or technology quickly