Role: Power Generation Engineer
Salary: Basic salary of up to 44,000 per annum
About Valencia
Valencia has evolved from a change of ownership from the Landfill and Powergen portfolio previously known as Viridor Waste Management. We are now the largest privately owned Landfill and Landfill Gas (Powergen) generating business in the UK.
We are committed to become a strategic leader in the landfill and renewable energy sector.
Our expertise is Landfill and Powergen Renewable Energy.
Our aims are to actively develop and invest in Landfill and Powergen operations to grow and deliver exciting opportunities in the energy space such as wind and solar power. We are committed to deliver ongoing restoration obligations whilst exploring development opportunities across our land holdings and beyond.
We have a strong national base of operations, sites spread across the UK, with a clear strategy to continue to deploy new technologies as a market leader.
We are quickly transforming into a dynamic, fast paced business with a real desire for growth to achieve long term sustainable operations.
We are seeking a Power Generation Engineer to join our team.
To complete routine and non-routine maintenance on Powergen equipment and associated activities as directed by the Planning Team or Central Control Room. This includes, but is not limited to, all engine overhauls, servicing, tuning, oil changes, completion of work orders, defects on the Landfill gas, Anaerobic Digestion, Natural gas utilisation and ancillary equipment. Complete contractor control, their setting to work and reporting of any defects raised. To operate the assets and carry out assigned works within agreed cost, time, and quality parameters. To provide a regional/area maintenance service and part of the 24/7 on call service to reset/re‐start/repair assets when they cannot be started remotely. To provide unplanned technical, hands-on troubleshooting to all Powergen assets. Adopt a flexible approach to ensure the priorities for the Powergen portfolio are met in a constantly changing environment, to maximise uptime and resource efficiency. To ensure all maintenance is carried out to the highest standards, with accordance to best practice and executed on time without disruption to other site activities. To maintain accurate records and work in accordance with Company policies and procedures and ensuring that key equipment is operated within the limits of the site Environmental Permit. Liaise with the site management in delivering environmental and Health and Safety compliance. Responsible for site housekeeping, general maintenance and routine tasks and checks.
Please note that if you have a pacemaker or similar we can not consider you for this role due to LV/HV and electromagnetic fields.
What is the package?
- Basic salary of up to 44k per annum
- Part of an on-call rota with additional standby payments, plus call outs and overtime at x1.5 basic rate.
- Working hours are 45 hours per week, usually Monday to Friday.
- Up to 15% annual performance bonus.
- 30 days holiday (plus New Year’s Day, Christmas Day and Boxing Day).
- Enhanced Pension Scheme (up-to 7% of earnings).
- Wide range of retail discounts.
- Cycle to Work scheme.
- Optional health plans with healthcare provider.
- Fully expensed van, tools and equipment.
At Valencia, we value our people, and we offer a range of company benefits. The benefits include an enhanced pension scheme where we match up to 7% of your earnings, depending on how much you put in. You can also benefit from a wide range of retail discounts including major retailers and gym membership discounts. We offer a Cycle to Work scheme and optional health plans with a healthcare provider. To support wellbeing, we also have a 24/7 employee helpline offering emotional support and advice.
Job Types: Permanent, Full-time
Pay: Up to £44,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Company car
- Company pension
- Cycle to work scheme
- Life insurance
- On-site parking
- Sick pay
Experience:
- Powergen: 2 years (preferred)
Licence/Certification:
- Driving Licence (required)
Work Location: In person
