My client is a leading renewable energy company operating throughout the UK and overseas. Due to continued expansion, they have a vacancy in the North East for an Engineering Technician to join their team. The successful Engineering Technician will ideally be based in or close to the Newcastle, Blaydon, Durham, Hartlepool or close surrounding areas and will provide support to the Site Technicians offering advice and guidance during the servicing of gas engines. You will travel to customer sites conducting the operation, routine planned maintenance, fault diagnosis and rectification of gas engines.
Engineering Technician Requirements:
* Hold extensive knowledge and experience of mechanical and electrical maintenance.
* Knowledge and understanding of engines/generators.
* Strong fault finding and diagnostic skills.
* Experience of working with gas engines would be advantageous.
* Ability to take part in a callout rota.
* Flexible approach to travel.
* IT Literate.
* Hold full UK driving licence.
Engineering Technician Benefits:
* Annual salary of £37,740 OTE up to £43K.
* Monday to Friday - 40 hours.
* Company van, mobile phone, laptop, uniform and PPE provided.
* Overtime payable.
* Callout payments.
* Additional payments for gaining certifications/qualifications.
* 25 days holiday rising with service plus bank holidays.
* Every birthday off and the opportunity to buy and sell up to 5 days holiday per year.
* Pension scheme.
* Opportunity to opt into Private Healthcare.
NOTE: Our client encourages applications from candidates from both commercial and ex-military backgrounds; particularly those with a mechanical engineering bias and electrical skills background.