Landfill Gas Engineer (Full Training Provided)
Bristol / South UK
£32,000 - £39,500 (D.O.E) + Full Training Provided + Van, Phone and Laptop + Qualification Training (Electrical) + Annual Bonus + Private Healthcare and Cash Plan + Life Insurance + Enhanced Holiday with Buy Backs + Enhanced Pat/Mat Leave + More
Are you working in a hands-on role, looking for an opportunity to receive engineering training while securing a career within the renewable energy sector?
Do you want to join an organisation committed to employee development-where you will gain valuable skills and career progression, enjoy a career for life, and receive a generous package including bonuses and private healthcare?
The company is a leading waste management organisation managing over 10 sites across the UK. They specialise in energy production from landfill gas-producing over 150 GWh of electricity annually-and are dedicated to providing renewable solutions in waste management.
This role offers variety; no two days are the same. You will work on gas collection systems-from balancing to fault finding-as well as mechanical maintenance of power generation engines and associated equipment. Maintenance tasks are both reactive and scheduled, with training provided on all aspects of landfill operations.
This position is ideal for individuals in hands-on roles, such as light maintenance or plant operatives, seeking to advance their careers. You will receive training to become a landfill gas engineer, securing a long-term career within an organisation offering excellent benefits-including private healthcare, bonuses, and more-in a futureproof industry.
The Role:
- Monitoring gas collection systems on landfill sites, including analyser balancing and data downloads.
- Maintenance, fault diagnosis, and breakdown repair of gas collection systems.
- Power generation asset maintenance, including engines and generator sets.
- Plant equipment maintenance (mechanical and electrical).
- Participating in a 24-hour emergency call-out rota-1 in 6 weeks.
- Occasional travel to Southeast and South Wales.
The Person:
- Hands-on experience, such as light maintenance, plant operatives, or outdoor roles.
- Comfortable working outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Motivated to expand their technical skillset through training.
- Interested in starting a career in the renewable energy sector.
- IT literate with basic laptop skills.