Maintenance Coordinator - Biomass Power Station

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Biomass company in Cambridgeshire is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator to oversee maintenance operations. The role offers a salary of up to £65,000 and comes with benefits including private medical insurance. Candidates should have a solid technical background and at least 5 years experience in the power industry. This is an excellent opportunity to join a thriving organization.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Opportunity to join a leading Biomass company

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship in engineering or maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in power generation or heavy industry.
• SHE qualification with practical compliance experience.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Manager with business planning and operational cost control.
• Ensure compliance with company standards and statutory requirements.
• Prepare and present regular maintenance reports.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communicator

Proactive

Education

HNC in relevant engineering discipline

Tools

Microsoft Office

Maintenance Management System software

Job description

Overview

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Biomass company to recruit a Maintenance Coordinator for its site in Cambridgeshire.

The Maintenance Coordinator role comes with a starting salary of up to £65,000 + private medical + benefits.

If you have experience within the power industry and are looking for your next challenge then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

As the Principal Process Manager you will:

• Support the Maintenance Manager with business planning, operational cost control, shutdown planning, and forecasting.
• Ensure the maintenance team achieves compliance with company standards and statutory requirements.
• Prepare technical specifications for maintenance activities and projects.
• Maintain accurate records of work and maintenance activities.
• Manage resources effectively to maximise operational efficiency.
• Oversee planning and control of spares stock and procurement.
• Prepare and present regular maintenance reports.
• Provide clear communication internally and externally to align workforce and contractors with procedures.
• Contribute to plant reliability by supporting preventative and corrective maintenance activities.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship with a solid technical foundation in engineering or maintenance.
• Minimum 5 years’ experience in power generation (or closely related heavy industry).
• HNC (or equivalent qualification) in a relevant engineering discipline.
• SHE qualification with practical experience ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.
• Proficiency in IT systems, including Microsoft Office and Maintenance Management System software.

Personal skills

• Detail-oriented and organised, able to manage multiple maintenance schedules, records, and reports accurately.
• Strong communicator, capable of engaging with colleagues, contractors, and stakeholders clearly and effectively.
• Proactive and reliable, with the initiative to anticipate maintenance needs and drive continuous improvement.

Salary and benefits

• Starting salary of £45,000 - £65,000
• Benefits package private medical insurance
• Opportunity to join leading Biomass company

INDPOW

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.