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Renewable Energy Technician - Multi

Role overview

Qualifications

  • Level 3 NVQ or equivalent in electrical or mechanical engineering
  • Understanding of renewable energy production equipment
  • Knowledge of Jenbacher and Perkins spark ignition engines
  • Experience maintaining and fault-finding on industrial plant, engines, gas systems, rotating equipment, or process machinery

Responsibilities

  • Maintain, service and repair CHP engine driven generating sets running on Biogas and Natural gas
  • Operate and maintain biogas upgrading plants that clean biogas to create biomethane
  • Participate in out-of-hours standby rota
  • Work independently and collaboratively in varied conditions

Key facts

Hard skills

Other skills

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Self-Motivation
  • Problem Solving

About the company

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Severn Trent

  • Utilities & Power
  • XLarge
  • 5,001–10,000
Water is wonderful. Without it we’d be lost. With it, everything’s possible.For every toothbrush, for every loo flushed. For the hot showers, the cool drinks, the cups of tea. (Because honestly? There’s nothing that can’t be sorted over a nice cup of tea.) But it’s not just at the heart of our homes. It’s at the heart of everything; our schools, our businesses, our hospitals. Saving lives, helping communities thrive. It’s essential, and we simply cannot live without it.We’re Severn Trent, a diverse and amazing group of people who want to keep it that way. We bring you clean water and we take it away safely too. But it’s not just what we do. It’s how we do it: not just talking, but going over and above. Stepping up and rolling our sleeves up. And it’s why we do it: because we care. Not only about our water but our little corner of the country and the community we serve. We care for our amazing colleagues who without them none of this would be possible. We care about making sure they reflect the communities we work in too. At Severn Trent we do more, because we care.

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Job description

 

LET’S CUT STRAIGHT TO IT 

At Severn Trent, our people are at the heart of everything we do. We’re in the top 5% of utility companies worldwide for employee engagement, and we’re equally proud of our strong Glassdoor score — reflecting how much our people love working here.  

Join us to make a positive impact on the environment and our communities, while being valued and supported in a truly inclusive workplace. 

If you want to do more, because you care, we want you on our team. 

LET’S TELL YOU MORE

We’re looking for a Renewable Energy Technician to join our Maintenance team, helping to keep our renewable energy production plants operating effectively across the Central area of the Severn Trent region.

Working 37 hours a week, Monday to Friday, you’ll be home- start and travel across the region to maintain, service and repair our fleet of Combined Heat and Power (CHP) engine driven generating sets running on Biogas and Natural gas which supply our sites with electrical energy you will also operate and maintain our fleet of biogas upgrading plants, these plants clean up the biogas creating biomethane which is then injected into the national grid, this is a 24/7 operation and you will need to work outside of normal working hours as and when required.

You will also participate in an out-of-hours standby rota.

WHAT WE’RE LOOKING FOR

You’ll need a Level 3 NVQ, or equivalent, in electrical or mechanical engineering, alongside an understanding of renewable energy production equipment, knowledge of Jenbacher and Perkins spark ignition engines, Air Liquide or Malmberg biogas upgrading plants or experience maintaining and fault-finding on industrial plant, engines, gas systems, rotating equipment, or process machinery.

You’ll be comfortable working independently and collaboratively in varied conditions, with a practical, self-motivated approach. We’ll support your development with training to broaden your electrical or mechanical skills.

The role will be home-based, you will be starting your working day from home and travelling directly to the required locations in a company provided van, therefore a full clean driving licence is essential.

Skills and experience are important, but character, positivity, and a caring attitude matter too.  We welcome people from all walks of life and celebrate individuality as we know diverse minds, experiences and backgrounds help us to learn and better serve our communities. We seek people who get involved, want to be part of something bigger, and make a difference because they care.

HOW WE’LL REWARD AND CARE FOR YOU IN RETURN

It’s not just a job; it’s a career. We offer benefits that reward great work and award-winning training to help you reach your potential. You’ll also contribute to the environment and community. Some of our benefits include:

  • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays, with the option to buy or sell up to 5 days per year
  • Annual bonus scheme of up to £1,500
  • Family-friendly policies, including a year off fully paid maternity and adoption leave
  • Leading pension scheme, with contributions up to 15%
  • Sharesave scheme
  • Dedicated training and development through our Academy
  • Electric vehicle scheme, retail offers and two paid volunteering days per year

LET’S GO

We can’t wait to hear from you. Have an updated CV ready and spare five minutes to apply. We’ll let you know the outcome after the closing date, so keep an eye on your phone and emails.

 

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