My client is the UK's leading renewable energy generator of low‑carbon power from captured methane. They convert methane gas from landfill sites and disused mines into electricity. Their sustainable energy expertise extends to solar farms and battery energy storage (BESS) technology.

About the role

• They’re looking for an experienced Electrical Engineer to lead and support their Electrical Technician in delivering planned and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of all electrical systems associated with Captured Landfill Methane, Captured Mineral Methane, Power Response, and Solar sites.
• This role involves servicing, fault‑finding, and repairing High‑Voltage (HV) and Low‑Voltage (LV) systems linked to electrical generation and distribution equipment, including transformers, switchgear, control panels, protection systems, and associated plant.
• Location: This role will primarily serve sites in the South West Region, covering South Birmingham, South Wales, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire and the Berkshire area.

Job responsibilities

• Conduct diagnostics and troubleshooting on equipment experiencing recurring trips or performance challenges to prevent plant downtime or breakdowns
• Plan the corrective maintenance work orders for the Technician to a high standard, ensuring defects are resolved the first time
• Act as 11kV Authorised Person (SAP)
• Conduct root cause analysis of major breakdowns, produce clear reports, and support corrective actions
• Prepare and manage budgets for day‑to‑day operations and project work
• Undertake development work to implement controlled modifications to plant and processes
• Assist with alternator isolation and disconnection during engine rebuilds
• Provide daily work reports and monthly programme updates, including actions
• Contribute technical input to project plans, generate work scopes, and attend project close‑out reviews
• Induct, supervise and monitor the work of contractors, ensuring all safety documentation is completed
• Generation of work scope and task lists for the project
• Engage in a culture of continuous improvement, attending training courses and contributing to operational innovation
• Specification of up‑front project electrical requirements across solar and energy storage systems; review and approval of submitted designs

About you

• HNC/HND or degree qualified (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Safety‑conscious with a proactive approach to health and safety
• Experience in electrical maintenance, fault diagnosis, and repair of HV/LV systems
• Have a proven technical knowledge working with Alternators
• Good knowledge of Generation Plant and HV Systems
• Experienced 11kV Authorised Person (SAP)
• IET 18th Edition Wiring Reg's, City & Guilds 2382 would be desirable
• Be able to offer telephone only out‑of‑hours technical support on a 1/11 week rota
• Full UK manual driving license, preferably with field‑based experience
• Degree / HND qualified (or equivalent) in an electrical engineering discipline