Rebuild | Overhaul Engineer

As a result of sustained growth and workload,  our client have created an opportunity for a rebuild / overhaul engineer to conduct head, heart, and bottom end overhauls and major engine maintenance on their fleet of gas engines.

This is an exciting opportunity to join the business during a pivotal phase of growth.

Key Responsibilities:

• Familiarity with Jenbacher, MTU, MAN, Liebherr engines ranging from 20 kW to 3.5 MW
• Work collaboratively and partner with different departments to ensure that efforts to maintain internal/external satisfaction are consistent
• Working as part of a team to ensure standard is upheld following the OEM mandate.
• Performing engine overhauls and major rebuilds covering the Top-end, Mid-section and Bottom-end.
• Working on scheduled in frame overhauls, including major internal component replacement, cylinder heads, pistons, liners, connecting-rods, bearings, turbochargers, intercoolers etc.
• Full engine block exchanges including safe electrical and mechanical isolations and disconnections.
• Replacing mechanical and electrical engine components and basic electrical trouble-shooting, fault finding and repair.
• Testing alternators, basic panel installation work and generator maintenance.
• Receiving and providing engineering support, guidance and training, as required
• Successfully specifying spare parts and maintaining adequate stocks and records.
• Successfully applying the Company’s HSQE system to all tasks undertaken.
• Ensuring all maintenance and repair works completed are recorded accurately in accordance with company standards.

Key Skills:

• Minimum Level 3 in NVQ, Apprenticeship or City & Guilds in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Minimum 5 years of engine experience, preferably with overhaul experience.
• Ideally, you’ll have experience in the power generation industry or related fields, with transferable skills in HGV, marine, or genset engines.
• Core engine knowledge with proficiency in Top-End Overhaul, Short Block Overhaul and Bottom-End Overhaul.
• Familiarity with Jenbacher, MTU, MAN, and Liebherr engines ranging from 20 kW to 3.5 MW would be desirable.
• Gas engine experience is preferred, but not essential.
• Health and safety knowledge, including risk assessments and PPE adherence.
• Basic electrical skills, especially for disconnections and reconnections.
• MS suite IT skills for reporting and communication
• Gas safe certification is ideal; training provided if necessary.
• Additional desirable qualifications include electrical isolation courses and health and safety certifications.
• UK Driving license

Benefits:

• Salary of £47,424
• Paid overtime rates: single time for weekdays, time and a half on Saturdays, double time on Sundays.
• 25 days holiday + Bank Holidays
• 5% company contributory pension
• Salary sacrifice program for personal benefits
• Benefit-in-kind for personal vehicle use
• Annual bonus scheme
• £30 per staying night away from home allowance
• Meals and drinks are covered by your company credit card.
• Monday to Friday, with occasional weekend work,
• Accommodation provided