Lead Engineer - Incinerator Service and Maintenance

Myriad Products Limited; England; Hybrid; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy firm in the UK seeks a knowledgeable Lead Engineer for their incinerator service and maintenance division. This field-based role involves overseeing technical operations, mentoring engineers, and ensuring high-quality service for complex equipment. Candidates should have strong problem-solving skills and relevant technical qualifications, as well as a full UK driving licence. Competitive salary and benefits are offered, including a company vehicle and pension scheme.

Benefits

Company vehicle

Mobile phone

Expenses

Company pension

Qualifications

• Proven experience with industrial/commercial incinerator or biomass equipment.
• Multi-skilled engineer with a full UK driving licence.
• Excellent problem-solving, customer service, and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Lead servicing, fault finding, and repair of incinerator equipment.
• Provide expert technical guidance for complex installations.
• Mentor and support service engineers.

Skills

Leadership

Technical problem-solving

Customer service

Electrical fault-finding

Mechanical fault-finding

Communication skills

Education

Recognised mechanical or electrical qualifications

Tools

PLC control systems

Health & Safety qualifications (IOSH, NEBOSH)

Job description

Lead Engineer - Incinerator Service and Maintenance

A Stable Career in an Essential Industry

Working in an essential service sector with consistent demand, this role offers excellent long-term career stability and development opportunities.

We are seeking an experienced Lead Engineer to head up our incinerator service and maintenance operations – a senior, field-based position where you’ll take technical ownership whilst leading and developing our service capability.

About Myriad Products

With decades of experience and unmatched technical expertise, Myriad Products specialises in delivering tailored low‑carbon heating and power solutions. We’re committed to reducing energy costs, cutting emissions, and ensuring long‑term performance and reliability for our customers.

The Role

As Lead Engineer, you’ll combine hands‑on technical expertise with leadership responsibilities, providing specialist support to customers whilst mentoring and guiding other engineers. You’ll ensure our customers receive outstanding service across all aspects of incinerator equipment maintenance and repair. Full training will be provided on the specific incinerator equipment and systems. This role requires a full UK driving licence.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead the servicing, fault finding, and repair of industrial and commercial incinerator equipment, waste handling systems, and associated equipment
• Provide expert technical guidance and problem-solving for complex installations
• Mentor and support service engineers, acting as the technical escalation point
• Build strong customer relationships as their primary technical contact
• Manage breakdown cover, scheduled servicing, and major service projects
• Develop service procedures and technical documentation
• Work safely, comply with all Health & Safety policies, and complete documentation promptly
• Proven experience with industrial/commercial incinerator or biomass equipment
• Good experience working with combustion systems and proven practical application
• Electrical and mechanical fault‑finding expertise
• Understanding of PLC control systems
• Previous experience in a lead, senior, or supervisory engineering role
• Multi‑skilled engineer with recognised mechanical or electrical qualifications
• Excellent problem‑solving, customer service, and communication skills
• Full UK driving licence

Advantageous

• Experience with multiple incinerator/biomass manufacturers
• Understanding of emissions monitoring systems
• Commissioning experience for industrial plant
• Health & Safety qualifications (IOSH, NEBOSH)
• Basic welding and pipefitting skills

What We Offer

• Salary: Competitive, reflecting the senior nature of the role (plus overtime including travel time – door to door)
• Benefits: Company vehicle, mobile phone, expenses, company pension (after probation)
• Holiday: 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Work Location: Field‑based (on the road) – in the south of England

Seniority level

Mid‑Senior level

Employment type

Full‑time

Industries

Renewable Energy