Service Engineer/Engine Technician
£25-27k + Private Pension + 25 Days Holiday + Annual Bonus (10-15% of salary)
Contract - £16-20 per hour
Bedfordshire
The Client
My client is a leading player within the renewable energy sector. Supported by government legislation, to increase our consumption of energy from renewable sources, they are in the enviable position of having a business plan that assures growth over the next 20 years. To support this they are looking to add to their 200+ workforce by recruiting Engine Technicians to work throughout the UK. Contract and permanent roles are available in the Bedfordshire area.
The Role
In your capacity as an Engine Technician you will cover your region and be required to repair and maintain V16 and V20 biogas reciprocating engines, mostly Caterpillar and Jenbacher. This will involve working to a computerised maintenance system and complex troubleshooting.
The Candidate
Candidates for this position will be apprentice trained or equivalent. You will have a strong mechanical skill set and a stable career history of repairing large reciprocating engines or generators (12 cylinder and above) and excellent fault finding skills. Intermediate electrical skills including knowledge of controls will be an advantage. Successful candidates have historically come from marine, armed forces and energy/power generation backgrounds. A full driving license is essential due to mobile nature of this role and candidates must be flexible to work overtime when required.
The Benefits
Candidates for this position will receive a starting salary of £25-27k. An annual bonus based on company performance is also paid and this is typically 10-15% of your salary. All employees get life assurance, 25 days holiday and a 6% pension contribution. As the business grows excellent career prospects will present them self. This role also provides a fully expensed company van, laptop and mobile phone.
To apply for this role please send your CV to perm-eng@encorepersonnel.co.uk or call 0116 2423606 and ask for Jon Lauriston.
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