Engineering Technician

YLEM Energy

. Perform day-to-day operations and maintenance, including fault diagnosis, location and rectification .

Posted 10/8/2026full-timeRemote • United KingdomMid-LevelSenior💰 £41,131 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates extensive knowledge in electrical and mechanical maintenance, with a strong focus on fault diagnosis, rectification, and operational efficiency of generator sets. Capable of supervising technicians and implementing HSQE systems while ensuring compliance with environmental procedures.

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Electrical MaintenanceMechanical MaintenanceFault Diagnosis and RectificationSupervision SkillsHSQE Compliance

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Hard Skills

Electric Control Systems 12v DC – 415v AC 30øGenerator MaintenanceHV Switchgear OperationPlanned MaintenanceFault LocationCommissioning EquipmentAir-Emissions MonitoringPollution-Prevention Equipment

Soft Skills

Excellent Organisational SkillsSelf-MotivatedAbility to Use Own InitiativePrioritisation Skills

Tools & Technologies

Generator SetsHV SwitchgearComputer Literacy

Certifications & Qualifications

Full UK Driver’s Licence

Industry Keywords

Landfill GasEnvironmental ProceduresHSQE Systems

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Perform day-to-day operations and maintenance, including fault diagnosis, location and rectification
Carry out planned maintenance and breakdown response on generator sets with minimum outages
Maintain and repair mechanical and electrical plant, including pumps and motors
Maintain and inspect LV electrical equipment subject to training and competency
Operate HV switchgear subject to training and competency
Commission new builds and associated equipment, from generators to telephone-line communications
Incorporate new sites into Operations
Work on and monitor the gasfield to maintain generator fuel supply
Repair and maintain generators
Train, support and supervise Operations Technicians in minor maintenance and simple fault finding
Provide 24-hour emergency call-out cover for generator-set failures when necessary
Order spares and control stock
Maintain clean, well-run sites
Supervise contractors
Implement HSQE systems and company protection procedures
Conduct air-emissions monitoring
Respond to environmental spillages using pollution-prevention equipment
Complete outstanding works raised by site audits
Control generator operating costs
Ensure compliance with legislation and environmental procedures
Manage time and travel effectively, including staying away from home where appropriate
Work closely with Engineering, Operations and Projects teams and report to the Assistant Manager

Requirements

What you’ll need

Extensive knowledge and experience of electrical and mechanical maintenance
Recognised level in an electrical skill or relevant experience in the field
Experience with electric control systems 12v DC – 415v AC 30ø
Fault location, diagnosis and rectification
Experience working with Landfill Gas, specialist fuels and/or generators is advantageous
Computer literate
Full UK driver’s licence
Ability to use own initiative
Prioritisation skills
Supervision skills
Self-motivated
Excellent organisational skills
Ability to schedule and prioritise own work to achieve agreed targets
Capability to identify and implement solutions to a wide range of problems
Ability to make day-to-day decisions within company policies and procedures

Benefits

Comp & perks

On-call rota payment of approximately £2,000
Overtime payment of approximately £2,000
Certification payment of £3,500, increasing up to £5,250 with experience, for 18th Edition, Gassafe and HV testing
Reasonable amount of overtime
Company vehicle maintained to manufacturer’s specification when in the employee’s care