CHP Maintenance Engineer

Location: UK - Field based (Ideally South London/Kent area) Travel: Nationwide travel with regular overnight stays Job Type: Full-Time (40 hours per week)

The Role

We are looking for a CHP Maintenance Engineer to join a growing service team, working across the UK on a fleet of Combined Heat & Power (CHP) units ranging from 30kW to 500kW.

This is a field-based position combining planned servicing and reactive breakdown response, offering a great balance of independent working and strong technical support from the office team.

You will play a key role in ensuring CHP systems operate efficiently, safely, and reliably, while delivering a high level of service to customers.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and servicing on CHP units

Respond to breakdowns and fault finding as first responder on site

Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults

Produce detailed service and site reports, highlighting actions and improvements

Maintain regular communication with the service and technical support teams

Provide technical support and guidance to colleagues and customers

Build strong relationships with customers and act as a brand ambassador

Ensure all work is completed in line with health & safety standards, including RAMS

Support training activities for customers and internal teams where required

Protect company commercial and warranty interests

What You’ll Be Working On

CHP units (30kW – 500kW)

LTHW heating systems

Pumps, inverters, and flow systems

LV power generation and distribution systems

Engine control systems (e.g. ComAp)

BMS-integrated plant and equipment

About You

Essential Experience

Minimum 3 years’ experience in a CHP, generator, or similar engineering role

Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills

Experience with LV power generation systems

Knowledge of control systems (e.g. ComAp)

Experience working with LTHW systems, pumps, and heating circuits

IT literate (Outlook, Excel, Word + diagnostic software)

Full UK driving licence

Desirable Skills

Experience with:

MWM engines

Control software such as:

Web Supervisor

InteliMonitor

LiteEdit

TEM / TPEM

Gas Safe qualification

Knowledge of BMS systems (Modbus, BACnet, Profibus)

Experience in building services / HVAC / boilers

CSCS card

IT / networking knowledge

Qualifications

Essential

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering qualification

18th Edition (IEE Wiring Regulations)

Desirable

MWM training

Gas Safe certification

Personal Attributes

Self-motivated and able to work independently

Strong problem-solving ability

Flexible and adaptable to a field-based role

Excellent communication and customer-facing skills

Positive attitude with a strong sense of responsibility

Comfortable with high travel and overnight stays