Multi Skilled engineer

Chester Permanent £45,000 - £50,000 per year View Job Description
The Multi Skilled Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment to ensure smooth operations in the Energy & Natural Resources sector. This role is based in Ince and requires technical expertise in engineering and manufacturing processes.
  • £45,000-£50,000 DOE
  • Monday to Friday - Days only.

About Our Client

This biomass facility in Chester processes around 170,000 tonnes of waste wood each year, including materials diverted from landfill such as household and manufacturing offcuts.It contributes renewable electricity generation across its wider portfolio, supporting energy demand equivalent to over 100,000 homes and businesses annually.The site has been selected by the UK Government for transformation into the country's first bioenergy plant with carbon‑capture integration, designed to remove approximately 217,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year through connection to the regional HyNet carbon‑transport and storage network.

The upgrade is planned to be operational by 2029, forming part of the UK's long‑term net‑zero and industrial‑decarbonisation strategy.

Job Description

As the Multi Skilled Engineer you will be tasked with the following;

  • Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Execute PPMs and responsive repairs on rotating equipment, conveyors, fans, pumps, valves, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, burners/boilers, emissions control, and balance‑of‑plant assets.
  • Electrical & Controls: Fault‑find on MCCs, motors, VSDs, instrumentation (flow/level/pressure/temperature), combustion control, and basic PLC I/O; complete isolations/LOTO and support safe energisation.
  • Reliability: Use CMMS to log work, analyse failure modes, and implement condition‑based and defect‑elimination actions to reduce downtime and repeat faults.
  • Compliance & Safety: Work to RAMS, LOTO, permit‑to‑work, confined space and hot‑work procedures; champion housekeeping (5S) and hazard reporting.
  • Outage Support: Assist in outage planning, contractor coordination, quality checks and return‑to‑service testing.

The Successful Applicant

A successful Multi Skilled Engineer should have:

  • Time‑served apprenticeship (or equivalent) with multi‑skilled capability (electrical and mechanical).
  • Background in industrial/manufacturing

What's on Offer

  • Competitive salary ranging from £45,000-£50,000 DOE.
  • 5/5 pension scheme.
  • Up to 10% performance-based bonus.
  • 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays.
  • Private medical cover through BUPA.



This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Multi-skilled Technician to join a reputable company in London within the Energy & Natural Resources industry. Apply now to take the next step in your career!

Contact
Jordi Williams
Quote job ref
JN-022026-6945606
Phone number
+441133889028

Job summary

Job function
Engineering & Manufacturing
Subsector
Maintenance, Reliability
Sector
Energy & Natural Resources
Location
Chester
Contract type
Permanent
Consultant name
Jordi Williams
Consultant phone
+441133889028
Job reference
JN-022026-6945606