Maintenance Technician

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 43,000; Full time

Job summary

A major player in the UK biogas market seeks a Maintenance Engineer to oversee plant machinery in north Norfolk. The role requires previous maintenance experience, strong problem-solving skills, and relevant engineering qualifications. With a starting salary of £42,500, excellent benefits including training opportunities, and a focus on integrity and collaboration, this position is ideal for proactive individuals.

Benefits

25 days annual leave plus 8 bank holidays

Overtime paid 1.5x on weekdays and 2x on Sundays

Annual bonus scheme

Continuous training opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in electrical or mechanical maintenance, ideally in industrial processing or power generation.
• Knowledge of PLC fault finding and ability to read technical drawings.
• Strong skills in hydraulics and pneumatics.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation faults.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Skills

Mechanical systems

Electrical systems

Problem-solving

Time management

Education

NVQ, HNC, HND, or degree in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering

17th/18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Astute’s Renewables Team is partnering with a major player in the UK biogas market to source a Maintenance Engineer to cover the north Norfolk area.

We're looking for a Maintenance Engineer with a starting salary up to �42,500 offering excellent benefits and progression opportunity.
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 of the Maintenance Engineer

Reporting to the Plant 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, shredders 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.
* Fabrication and Welding experience 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

* Starting salary up to �42,500
* 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.