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Date Added: Thu 19/06/2025

Landfill Gas Engineer

Bristol, BS1, UK
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Company: LTEK RECRUITMENT LTD

Job Type: Permanent, Full Time

Salary: £30000 - £37000/annum

Location: Bristol (with regular travel to Swansea and ad hoc travel to Kent)
Contract: Full-time, permanent
Salary: Competitive basic + bonus
Benefits: Company vehicle, fuel card, pension, life assurance, well-being support, cycle to work scheme
Additional: On-call rota (1 in 4 weekends)
Note: Open to applicants interested in an Engineering Apprenticeship (Bristol area only)

Key Responsibilities

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Carry out routine and reactive maintenance on landfill gas engines and associated systems

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Perform planned servicing and repairs to minimise engine downtime

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Maintain low voltage (LV) electrical systems in safe working condition

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Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults efficiently

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Commission and exchange generators and telemetry-connected systems

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Manage the gas field to ensure sustainable fuel supply and proper gas control

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Conduct air emissions monitoring using appropriate equipment

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Implement environmental spill response and control measures

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Maintain site logs and service records accurately for compliance and traceability

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Operate to company operations and maintenance standards

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Collaborate with internal and external specialists to resolve technical issues

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Carry out site restoration and support long-term aftercare as needed

Health, Safety & Environmental Compliance

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Ensure compliance with all health, safety, quality, and environmental policies

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Follow safe working procedures and proactively identify hazards

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Support environmental legislation compliance through daily operational checks

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Promote environmental awareness during all on-site activities

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Respond to emergencies on a 24-hour call-out rota (1 in 4 weekends)

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Use personal protective equipment (PPE) and ensure site safety measures are followed

Resource & Cost Management

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Manage own time, workload, and regional travel efficiently

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Minimise unnecessary expenditure by using company tools and processes

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Use parts, tools, and stock responsibly and cost-effectively

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Ensure timely completion of tasks to avoid operational delays

Skills & Experience

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Minimum of 2 years' experience in a similar engineering or maintenance role

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Comfortable travelling regularly and working outdoors in variable conditions

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Strong problem-solving skills with a systematic approach

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Capable of managing workload and responding flexibly to reactive tasks

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Confident using Microsoft Office (Excel, Word, Outlook) to an intermediate level

Qualifications & Development

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Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification desirable but not essential

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Willingness to develop new skills through internal and external training

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Strong interest in renewable energy, sustainability, or landfill gas operations
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