Maintenance Engineer - East London

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for its East London site. The role involves performing maintenance on plant machinery, ensuring compliance with safety regulations, and collaborating with operations staff. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical knowledge, relevant qualifications, and problem-solving skills. Attractive salary and benefits are offered, including annual leave and training opportunities.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday

Overtime paid at 1.5 x Monday to Saturday and 2 x on Sunday

Annual bonus scheme

Call out paid at 4 hours minimum

Continuous training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance in relevant environments.
• Ability to read and interpret technical drawings.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation faults.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS.

Skills

Problem Solving

Time Management

Education

NVQ

HNC

HND

Degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

Tools

PLC

Job description

Astute’s Renewables team is partnering with a renewable energy provider, renowned for its dedication to professional growth and sustainability, to recruit a Maintenance Engineer for its East London site.

The Maintenance Engineer role comes with a salary of up to �55,000.

If you’re a Maintenance Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Engineering Manager you will:

* Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on all plant machinery and equipment.
* Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation faults.
* Carry out first-line maintenance on pumps, valves, conveyors, digesters, CHP engines, and associated plant equipment.
* Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.
* Work collaboratively with operations staff to improve plant performance and efficiency.
* Maintain accurate maintenance records using the CMMS system.
* Assist with plant modifications, upgrades, and improvement projects.
* Respond to breakdowns and provide out-of-hours support if required.
* Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

* Previous experience performing electrical or mechanical maintenance ideally in water/sludge treatment, power generation, or industrial processing environment.
* Strong knowledge of mechanical and electrical systems, including motors, pumps, hydraulics, and pneumatics.
* Experience with PLC fault finding is desirable.
* Ability to read and interpret technical drawings and schematics.
* Relevant engineering qualifications, such as an NVQ, HNC, HND, or degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering.
* 17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations (if electrically biased) is a plus.
* Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to work independently or as part of a team.

Personal skills

The Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who is:

* Initiative and proactive to help identify and possible plant improvements
* Strong time management skills, prioritising planned preventative maintenance while handling reactive repairs.
* Keen attitude towards building relationships with the operation team to work in conjunction with the operations team

Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Engineer role

* An excellent salary ranging from �48,000 - �55,000
* 25 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holiday
* Overtime paid at 1.5 x between Monday to Saturday and 2 x on Sunday
* Annual bonus scheme
* Call out paid at 4 hours minimum
* Continuous training opportunities

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.