Engineering

A mechanical engineering background is important. If you've got experience as a car/truck mechanic, marine mechanic or generator engineer, this job is a great fit.

Electrical engineering experience would be a bonus.

The pay is good. There's also the option for flexible working, such as compressed working days.

You get a fully-expensed van with all the tools and equipment you need. There's also plenty of regional travel, including some stays away from home.

On-the-job training will help you learn about the products we use.

As an overhaul technician, you get to become an expert in your field.

From here, you could move into field service or unscheduled technician jobs; or maybe go into a workshop role.

You will need an electrical background – ideally with an HNC electrical engineering qualification, or equivalent.

High-voltage experience, especially as a senior authorised person, would be a big advantage.

Variety is big part of this job. Every day and every site is different.

You’ll influence electrical safety and reliability within your region and build your project management experience.

You’ll also get involved in development projects, such as factory acceptance testing, and broaden your skills/horizons.

From this job, you could move to different engineering roles, or maybe to other teams – such as development or project management.

A background in building, groundworks, landscaping or horticulture would be useful. Technical landfill experience is essential.

You need to be used to, and enjoy, working outdoors in all conditions. An interest in the environment would be an advantage.

You need some familiarity with health and safety practices.

This job has a positive impact on the environment. You are capturing methane gas that would otherwise be harmful - and converting it to electricity.

There is also the chance to design and implement upgrades and infrastructure, which is great experience.

From a senior technician job, you could progress to become an area manager. A move to another part of the business, such as development, might also be an option.

Building, groundworks, landscaping or agricultural experience is ideal for this job. Ex-Forces personnel are also well suited.

You must be used to, and enjoy, working outdoors. An interest in the environment is a bonus.

You need to be familiar with health and safety practices.

This job has a positive impact on the environment. You're capturing gases that would otherwise be harmful, and generating electricity for export to the grid.

There's scope to work independently, fix things and solve problems. But as part of a close-knit team, there's plenty of help and support available if you need it.

It's a great vocation if you like working outside.

From this job, there's scope to progress to senior technician or manager roles.

You could also move into another part of the business, such as development and construction, or engine services.

Mechanical ability – such as a vehicle/HGV technician or marine technical background – is essential.

You'll need to be positive, have plenty of initiative and be willing to learn.

You will work independently and use your own initiative to get engines running. This provides a strong sense of achievement.

There’s backup from the rest of the team when you need it. Everyone knows each other and is willing to get stuck in to help.

This work is a great stepping-stone to senior technician, field service engineer or unscheduled technician jobs.

Longer-term, it’s realistic to progress into a management role.

You’ll need diagnostics experience from a mechanical engineering environment, and ideally have worked with large engines. An ONC/HNC in Engineering would be ideal.

As it’s a safety-critical environment, you need to be clued up on mechanical controls, wiring, and electrical control systems.

You’ll also need to be a good team player, as there’s a lot of interaction with people.

You get to travel around the country, with a fully tooled van.

You’ll work a good shift pattern (three nights away, then four at home). Accommodation and allowances are generous.

In this job, you’ll make a difference to business continuity, income and safety. It’s also a very friendly and positive team.

From this job, a move into technical, regional or field management could work. Or you might choose to go into a development or project-based job.

An HNC in electrical/electronic engineering (or similar) would be helpful. So would NVQ3 in an engineering/electrical discipline.

You'll have electrical troubleshooting experience, be familiar with PLCs, and have tested/calibrated electronic equipment.

You will need a full UK driving licence, as some travel is needed in this job.

There’s lots of opportunity for regional and national travel.

You’ll be working with leading edge technology.

The learning never stops; you can build your knowledge on different technologies.

From this job, you could progress into a management job. Or you could switch to another service – such as outage management, health and safety or technical training.

Some mechanical engineering experience – such as taking engines apart and putting them back together – will help. You’ll also need to be able to sort problems and show initiative.

Low-voltage electrical knowledge would be an advantage.

You get a lot of independence and will use initiative to get engines running. This gives a strong sense of achievement.

You can count on backup from the rest of the team if needed. Everyone knows each other and is willing to provide support.

This job provides scope to progress to a field service engineer role. You’ll get to handle more complex machine breakdowns and build your knowledge quickly.

There’s also the chance to progress into management long-term.

Ideally, you’ll have served an electrical apprenticeship or something similar. You could also have an oil, gas, electro-chemical, industrial or ex-Forces electrical background.

Variety is big part of this job. No two days are the same, and no two sites are the same.

You’ll get the chance to work with high-voltage equipment. We will encourage you to get involved and build your skills.

Team experience shows this is a good stepping-stone to an Electrical Engineer job.

A mechanical engineering background and experience of working on large engines - such as a truck/vehicle mechanic - would be ideal.

A mechanical engineering qualification (such as ONC) is desirable.

Electrical engineering experience would be an advantage.

The shift pattern is good, with four days on and three days off. The team is also friendly and people enjoy coming to work.

This job is very varied. One day you might strip an engine, another you’ll be wiring, the next will involve fault finding.

The work is very satisfying. Once you’ve overhauled an engine, it will look brand new again and go back to site in excellent condition.

After building your skills in this job, you’ll have the breadth to progress to technical or regional management. Or maybe you'd prefer a sideways move into our regional overhaul teams.

Ideally, you’ll have served an electrical apprenticeship and have electrical troubleshooting experience. You will also be used to calibrating and testing electronic/electrical equipment.

You will need a full UK driving licence, as this job involves travel.

There’s lots of opportunity for regional and national travel.

You’ll work with state-of-the-art technology.

In this job, the learning never stops; you can build your knowledge on different technologies.

From this job, you could go on to become a C&I Engineer, or maybe move into health and safety or technical roles.

A mechanical engineering background is important with this job, ideally with knowledge of big generator units. Vehicle/HGV mechanics or agriculture and plant experience is an advantage.

You’ll be a great problem solver and ideally have some management experience.

Electrical engineering experience would be a bonus.

Each day is different – you don’t know what you’ll be walking into every morning.

You’ll handle complex problems and get jobs finished every day, which is satisfying.

The team is supportive and friendly. You will also get the chance to upskill people and help boost their careers.

After being a Field Service Engineer, you could progress into field service management. That means taking responsibility for sites and a bigger team.