Maintenance Coordinator - Biomass Power Station

Astute People; Witcham; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Coordinator for a prominent Biomass company in Cambridgeshire. This role offers a salary between £45,000 - £65,000 plus benefits. The ideal candidate has over 5 years of experience in power generation, a strong technical background in engineering, and effective communication skills. Responsibilities include supporting the maintenance team and ensuring compliance with company standards.

Benefits

Private medical insurance

Opportunity to join leading Biomass company

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.
• SHE qualification with practical experience ensuring compliance with safety and regulatory standards.

Responsibilities

• Support the Maintenance Manager with business planning and operational cost control.
• Ensure the maintenance team achieves compliance with company standards.
• Manage resources effectively to maximise operational efficiency.
• Prepare and present regular maintenance reports.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

Proactive

Education

HNC (or equivalent qualification) in a 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.

Responsibilities and duties

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.

Professional 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.