Biogas Maintenance Electrician

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A key player in the biogas sector is seeking a Maintenance Electrician to cover a portfolio of assets in the United Kingdom. This role offers a salary of up to £50,000 and excellent benefits. The ideal applicant will have NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering and proven experience in maintenance, with strong diagnostic skills and a commitment to safety. Opportunities for improvement in health, safety, and operational efficiency will be emphasized.

Benefits

Excellent benefits package

Chance to join an expanding business in the renewable energy sector

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Electrician in a factory or process-based setting.
• Happy to travel to sites UK wide.
• Commitment to safety and compliance standards.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment.
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and safely.
• Install, commission, and modify control panels and associated wiring.

Skills

Maintenance experience in a factory or process-based setting

Strong understanding of electrical schematics and control systems

Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills

Strong communicator

Computer literate with excellent problem-solving skills

Commitment to safety and compliance standards

Education

NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering

Tools

CMMS experience

Job description

Astute’s Renewbles Team is partnering with a key business and influential player in the biogas sector. Together we are looking to recruit a Maintenance Electrician to cover a portfolio of assets around the Middlesborough area, along with additional sites around Aberdeenshire and Northamptonshire when required.

The Maintenance Electrician role comes with a salary up to £50,000, and excellent company benefits to be discussed.

If you’re an experienced Maintenance Electrician and are looking to work for an organisation at the forefront of the green energy transition, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Electrician role

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on electrical systems and equipment
• Diagnose and repair electrical faults efficiently and safely
• Using data and systems to manage site electrical and control systems
• Install, commission, and modify control panels and associated wiring
• Support continuous improvement and reliability initiatives
• Work collaboratively with service team, engineering and operation teams
• Respond promptly to emergency breakdowns
• Carry out fault finding, problem solving and planned and preventative maintenance on plant equipment to maximise equipment reliability and performance
• Completing all necessary documentation ensuring that it is kept accurate and is audit ready
• Identify and recommend opportunities for improvements to promote Health & Safety and/or operational efficiency and effectiveness
• Liaising with contractors, stakeholders, and internal teams to maintain smooth operations.
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Electrical Engineering
• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Electrician in a factory or process-based setting
• Happy to travel to sites UK wide
• Strong understanding of electrical schematics and control systems
• Excellent fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Strong communicator, able to work independently and as part of a team
• Commitment to safety and compliance standards
• Computer literate with excellent problem-solving skills
• CMMS experience would be advantageous
• Application of safety, health and environmental legislation and standards

Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Electrician role

• Salary of up to £50,000 depending on experience
• Excellent benefits package
• The chance to join an established and expanding business within the renewable energy sector

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.