Landfill Gas Engineer

Landfill Gas Engineer Bristol £-Attractive salary plus company vehicle and benefits package Our client is one of the UK’s leading providers of waste management services. The company is also a significant generator of renewable energy, primarily based on the extraction of gas from 7 of their landfill sites. These sites currently produce approximately 150 GWh of electricity each year. You’ll play a key role in maintaining the gas and power infrastructure that makes this possible. Are you an experienced Landfill Gas Engineer looking for a role with real autonomy, variety, and the opportunity to work across multiple dynamic sites? We are seeking a skilled, qualified Landfill Gas Engineer to join the company’s Bristol operations, supporting sites across the South West and wider UK portfolio. This is a hands-on engineering role with significant regional travel, including regular trips to Swansea and occasional requirements to support the company’s Kent operations. Key Responsibilities: * Ensure legislative and environmental compliance across multiple landfill and renewable energy sites. * Carry out daily operational monitoring, diagnostics, maintenance and repairs on gas engines, gas fields, and associated plant. * Respond to breakdowns and complete planned maintenance to minimise downtime. * Undertake generator commissioning, exchange, and configuration activities. * Maintain and inspect mechanical, electrical, and LV electrical equipment. * Support gas field optimisation to ensure safe gas control and sustainable fuel quality. * Participate in the 24/7 on-call rota (currently 1 in 7 weekends). * Conduct environmental tasks such as air emissions monitoring and spill response. * Manage your own travel, workload, and operational costs effectively. * Collaborate with internal specialists to resolve complex engineering challenges. Candidate Requirements: * Possess at least 2 years relevant experience in landfill gas, gas engines, CHP, power generation, utilities, or similar heavy-process environments. * Understand environmental legislation and operational compliance requirements. * Self-motivated, organised, and able to work independently across multiple remote sites. * Confident with fault-finding and problem-solving in the field. * Intermediate competence with Microsoft Office. * Hold a mechanical or electrical engineering qualification. * Comfortable with frequent travel and managing work across multiple locations. This is a full-time, permanent opportunity. Ref: J9605