Assistant Biomass Maintenance Technician

Manpower UK Ltd; Viewpark; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading provider of energy solutions is looking for an Assistant Biomass Maintenance Technician to join their Central Scotland Services & Maintenance Team. The successful candidate will perform various maintenance tasks on biomass heating plants, assist engineers, and maintain clean and safe energy centres. The role requires a clean driving license and offers comprehensive training, competitive benefits, and a supportive work environment. This is a full-time position based in the Central Belt of Scotland, with a company vehicle provided for site travel.

Benefits

Full in-house training and career development opportunities

Competitive pension scheme

Life assurance and health cash plan

Free annual health check

30 days annual leave, increasing with service

Social events and a supportive team environment

Secure free onsite parking

Complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and fruit daily

Company vehicle and fuel card provided for all site travel

Qualifications

• Clean driving license is essential for a field-based role.
• Previous experience in a relevant maintenance or M&E role is beneficial.
• Ability to work independently and manage your daily schedule.
• Logical, practical, and hands-on approach to tasks.
• Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills.
• Fluency in written and spoken English.

Responsibilities

• Carry out monthly visual inspections and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks on biomass heating plants.
• Assist engineers with annual maintenance tasks, including boiler servicing and fuel store cleaning.
• Keep fuel stores and energy centres clean, tidy, and safe.
• Record all site visits using an electronic workflow management system.
• Travel to multiple sites daily, including ash removal from biomass boilers (training provided).
• Maintain the Paisley office and engineer store, including stock receipt and issuing parts.

Job description

Assistant Biomass Maintenance Technician

Location : Central Belt

Contract : Full-Time, Permanent

Hours : 7am - 5pm, Monday to Friday

The Opportunity

An industry-leading provider of biomass boiler systems and commercial energy solutions is looking to expand its Central Scotland Services & Maintenance Team. This is an exciting opportunity for an enthusiastic individual to join a growing team, gain hands‑on experience, and develop into a fully qualified Biomass Service Engineer.

The company designs, develops, and delivers innovative offsite‑prefabricated building service solutions across the UK and Europe. They offer full operation and maintenance packages for all systems, ensuring clients receive reliable, sustainable, and high-performing solutions.

The Role

This is a field‑based, door‑to‑door role. You will travel between client sites across Glasgow and Edinburgh, supporting the daily operations of the maintenance team. A company vehicle and fuel card will be provided, making travel straightforward. Full product‑specific training will be given, so prior specialist experience is not essential.

Key Responsibilities :

• Carry out monthly visual inspections and Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) tasks on biomass heating plants
• Assist engineers with annual maintenance tasks, including boiler servicing and fuel store cleaning
• Keep fuel stores and energy centres clean, tidy, and safe
• Record all site visits using an electronic workflow management system
• Travel to multiple sites daily, including ash removal from biomass boilers (training provided)
• Maintain the Paisley office and engineer store, including stock receipt and issuing parts

Skills & Experience Required

Clean driving license (essential for a field‑based role)

Previous experience in a relevant maintenance or M&E role is beneficial

Ability to work independently and manage your daily schedule

Logical, practical, and hands‑on approach to tasks

Good interpersonal and verbal communication skills

Fluency in written and spoken English

What's In It for You?

• Full in‑house training and career development opportunities
• Competitive pension scheme
• Life assurance and health cash plan
• Free annual health check
• 30 days annual leave, increasing with service
• Social events and a supportive team environment
• Secure free onsite parking
• Complimentary tea, coffee, hot chocolate, and fruit daily
• Company vehicle and fuel card provided for all site travel

If you are interested apply now or get in touch with me directly with your CV