Biomass Plant Engineer

PROVISION RESOURCE LIMITED; Wollaton; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company pension

Paid annual leave

Training and development

Career progression

PPE provided

Job summary

PROVISION RESOURCE LIMITED in Lincoln, Lincolnshire is seeking a Biomass Plant Engineer to maintain, repair and improve equipment in a modern biomass processing facility. You will support production with planned maintenance, reactive repairs and continuous improvement while ensuring health, safety and quality standards.

The role involves diagnosing mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults, servicing conveyors and mills, keeping records, and contributing to cost reductions and reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance engineering within manufacturing or industrial settings.
• Strong mechanical engineering skills.
• Basic electrical fault-finding experience.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication and teamwork abilities.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance across all production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Service and maintain conveyors, pellet presses, hammer mills, dryers, motors, pumps, gearboxes, fans and related plant equipment.
• Inspect machinery and identify potential issues before failures occur.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete engineering work orders.
• Support production by improving equipment reliability and plant efficiency.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture on site.
• Assist with stores, spare parts and consumables.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to increase productivity and reduce costs.

Skills

Maintenance

Mechanical

Electrical fault-finding

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Teamwork

Education

NVQ Level 3

Job description

Biomass Plant Engineer

Lincoln, Lincolnshire
Full-Time | Permanent
Competitive Salary (Dependent on Experience)

Join a growing renewable energy business

We're looking for a Biomass Plant Engineer to join a growing renewable energy and manufacturing business based in Lincoln.

This is an exciting opportunity to work within a modern biomass processing facility, helping to keep production running safely and efficiently. You'll play a key role in maintaining, repairing and improving a wide range of production equipment, ensuring maximum plant reliability and minimising downtime.

If you enjoy hands-on engineering, fault finding and working in a fast-paced manufacturing environment, we'd love to hear from you.

The Role

As a Biomass Plant Engineer, you'll be responsible for the maintenance and reliability of plant machinery, supporting production through planned preventative maintenance, reactive repairs and continuous improvement initiatives.

You'll work closely with the production team to maximise plant performance while maintaining the highest standards of health, safety and quality.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across all production machinery.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical and hydraulic faults.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
• Service and maintain conveyors, pellet presses, hammer mills, dryers, motors, pumps, gearboxes, fans and associated plant equipment.
• Inspect machinery and identify potential issues before failures occur.
• Assist with the installation and commissioning of new equipment.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and complete engineering work orders.
• Support production by improving equipment reliability and plant efficiency.
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with company procedures.
• Promote a strong health and safety culture across the site.
• Assist with engineering stores, spare parts and consumables.
• Contribute to continuous improvement projects to increase productivity and reduce costs.

About You

We're looking for someone with a practical, proactive approach and experience working within manufacturing or industrial environments.

Ideally, you'll have:

• Previous maintenance engineering experience within manufacturing, processing or heavy industry.
• Strong mechanical engineering skills.
• Basic electrical fault-finding experience.
• Experience maintaining industrial machinery and production equipment.
• The ability to read engineering drawings and technical manuals.
• Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Good communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• A flexible approach to working hours when required.

Desirable Qualifications & Experience

The following would be advantageous:

• NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering.
• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
• Welding and fabrication experience.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• PLC fault-finding experience.Forklift licence.
• IPAF or MEWP certification.
• Confined Space and/or Working at Height training.

What We're Looking For

You'll be someone who is:

• Reliable and dependable.Safety-conscious.
• Organised and methodical.
• Calm under pressure.
• Positive with a strong work ethic.
• Keen to learn and develop new skills.
• Proud to deliver high-quality workmanship.

What We Offer

• Competitive salary based on experience.
• Company pension.
• Paid annual leave.
• Ongoing training and development opportunities.
• Career progression within a growing renewable energy business.
• Company workwear and PPE provided.
• Overtime opportunities during busy production periods and planned shutdowns.