Astute's Power Team is working alongside a Combined Heat and Power service provider, renowned for its dedication to professional growth and sustainability to recruit a Lead CHP Technician for in the Midlands area.

The Lead CHP Technician role comes with a salary of Circa £57,000 + vehicle + bonus + development opportunities.

If you're a Lead CHP Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Lead CHP Technician

Reporting to the Senior Service Coordinator you will:

Attend breakdowns and assist service engineers directly in the field.
Provide remote technical support to clients and engineers, issue training, and handle technical queries.
Contribute to improving and developing departmental processes and support systems.
Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
Deliver a high standard of customer service through clear communication, timely issue resolution, and a customer-focused approach.
Identify, repair, and replace defective components as necessary to ensure continued system operation.
Respond to call outs on a 1 in 4-week basis.
Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Previous experience performing electrical or mechanical maintenance on combustion engines ideally in power generation, or industrial processing environment.
A Gas safe qualification is desirable.
Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
Relevant engineering qualifications, such as an NVQ, HNC, HND, or degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently

Personal skills

The Lead CHP Technician role would suit someone who is:

Able to assess technical issues logically and efficiently, applying critical thinking to resolve faults under pressure.
Comfortable working alone in varied site environments, managing time effectively and taking ownership of tasks.
Works collaboratively when required, supporting wider engineering teams and contributing to shared goals.

Salary and benefits of the CHP Technician role

An excellent salary of up to Circa £57,000
Vehicle provided
25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday
Overtime
Annual bonus scheme
Pension scheme
Continuous training opportunities

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful