Combined Heat and Power Engineer (Mechanical Technician)

Centrica – Cambridge, United Kingdom.

Salary: £38,589 + London allowance (£4160 – £6240) + bonus, on‑call payments & excellent benefits.

OTE: Over £50,000.

Location & Travel: North London / Cambridge / Chelmsford / Luton / Watford. Daily travel may be high; rewards are worth it.

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• No two days are the same – work across universities, leisure centres, hotels, hospitals and power generation sites.
  
• Extensive training in electrics, gas, generators and system controls; support to gain Gas Safe qualification.
  
• Friendly, knowledgeable team; regular team nights out.
  
• New fleet of vans supporting your day‑to‑day travel.
  

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• Receive service jobs via email each morning.
  
• Attend breakdowns, part replacement or engine rebuilds.
  
• Manage diary: oil store drops, collections, part pickups.
  
• Operate, monitor and maintain utilities (HVAC, WFI, purified water, process equipment).
  
• Troubleshoot and repair mechanical & electrical systems following SOPs and safety policies.
  
• Maintain spare parts inventory and recommend tools/equipment to improve efficiency.
  
• Support engineers in developing process improvement methods.
  

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• Self‑motivated with strong attention to detail.
  
• Independent or team player.
  
• Excellent customer/client communication.
  
• Ambitious and eager for career progression.
  

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• Mechanical craft qualification or higher (C&G, NVQ, ONC, HNC).
  
• Experience in field service on reciprocating engines or generators.
  
• Ability to strip and repair engines to component level.
  
• Knowledge of rotating equipment.
  
• Strong problem‑solving ability.
  
• Good IT skills.
  
• Health & safety awareness.
  
• Excellent housekeeping standards.
  
• Full UK driver’s licence (no more than 6 points).
  

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• Experience on CHP plants or generators.
  
• Vehicle maintenance.
  
• Familiarity with MTU, CAT, Perkins, MAN, Mercedes, MWM engines.
  

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• Base salary £38,589 + over‑time paid at 150%.
  
• Bonus system (10–25% of base).
  
• On‑call payment (£400 before call‑out, 150% for hours worked).
  
• £10 per contact on call.
  
• Progression of pay grading.
  
• 25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays.
  
• Company vehicle, uniform, laptop & mobile.
  
• Contributory pension and share option scheme.
  
• Company benefits linked to pension.
  

We are a people place committed to supporting the realities of our colleagues. Your growth is non‑negotiable, and your ambition is our priority. We offer flexible rewards to support financial, physical and emotional wellbeing.

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