Biogas Maintenance Technician

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

An established anaerobic digestion business in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to carry out frontline maintenance and fault finding using SCADA systems. The role offers a salary of up to £41,000 along with overtime opportunities and a benefits package. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical apprenticeship or equivalent qualification, experience in similar processing environments, and a full UK driving license. This is a fantastic opportunity to join a growing company in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Overtime opportunities

Company benefits package

Chance to join the renewable energy sector

Qualifications

• Minimum served in a mechanical apprenticeship or a recognised Engineering qualification.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Experience in Anaerobic Digestion or similar processing environments.
• Ability to read P&ID’s.

Responsibilities

• Carry out front line maintenance including greasing and oil changes.
• Conduct day to day preventative maintenance.
• Respond to breakdowns using SCADA for fault finding.
• Liaise with operations teams as needed.
• Maintain compliance documentation.

Skills

First line maintenance

Fault finding techniques

Data analysis

P&ID reading

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Education

Mechanical apprenticeship or recognised Engineering qualification

Tools

SCADA systems

DCS systems

Job description

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnered with an established anaerobic digestion business who are looking to recruit a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for their site just north of Glasgow. The site is currently benefiting from a substantial upgrade.

The Mechanical Maintenance Technician role comes with a salary of up to £41,000, overtime and company benefits.

If you’re an experienced Maintenance Technician and are looking to work for an established and growing business, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Technician role

• Carry out front line maintenance, such as greasing, unblocking pumps and oil changes.
• Carry out day to day preventative maintenance.
• Respond to breakdowns with extensive fault finding (both electrical and mechanical) using SCADA systems to aid fault finding.
• Liaise with operations teams and support with operations when required.
• Collect and maintain documentation to meet safety, quality, compliance and legislation.
• Assume other responsibilities from time to time in order to support objectives and personal career development.
• Be willing to form part of a call out rota.
• Be willing to work overtime or shifts as required.
• Other duties as required.

Professional qualifications

• Minimum served in a mechanical apprenticeship, or a recognised Engineering qualification
• Full UK driving licence

Personal skills

• Experience working in Anaerobic Digestion or a similar processing environment such as EFW, Biomass, water treatment.
• Experience carrying out first line maintenance on process plant such as pumps & conveyors is an advantage.
• Ability to read P&ID’s.
• Experienced in fault finding techniques and continuous improvement methodologies
• Knowledge of SCADA/DCS systems
• Ability to analyse data, report findings and recommend improvement actions.
• An excellent attitude and work ethic
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, Excel etc.

Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Technician role

• Salary of up to £41,000
• Overtime opportunities
• Company benefits package
• The chance to join an established 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.