Maintenance Technician - Biogas

Astute People; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A company in the renewable energy sector is seeking a qualified Maintenance Technician for their site in Buckie, Scotland. The role involves applying mechanical and electrical expertise in a biogas production environment. The ideal candidate will have at least 2 years of relevant experience and a strong background in process engineering. Attractive salary and benefits are offered, alongside opportunities for professional development.

Benefits

Excellent salary + on call allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Opportunity to join a leading business in renewable energy

Qualifications

• At least 2 years' experience within anaerobic digestion or a similar processing environment.
• Experience working under a Quality Management System (QMS).
• Experience of working with PLCs and SCADA systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure that assigned work scopes are carried out safely and on time.
• Be involved in root cause analysis investigations for maintenance.
• Respond quickly to emergency breakdowns to minimize downtime.

Skills

Experience within anaerobic digestion or similar processing environment

Working under a Quality Management System (QMS)

Working with PLCs and SCADA systems

Electrical experience within the industrial sector

Education

HND/HNC in process engineering or similar qualification

Tools

FLT/Telehandler licence

Job description

Astute's Renewables team is partnering with a leading innovator in renewable energy production, specialising in biogas plants, to recruit a Maintenance Technician for their site in Buckie, Scotland. The Maintenance Technician will apply mechanical & electrical technical expertise to safely carry out planned, reactive and emergency work across the site, minimising any down time

The Maintenance Technician role comes with a competitive salary, excellent benefits and training.

If you're an experienced Maintenance Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that are forward-thinking and at the forefront of green energy and play a key role in driving environmental progress, then submit your CV to apply today


Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Technician role

Reporting to the Maintenance Team Leaderyou will:

• Ensure that assigned work scopes are carried out safely, to the highest quality and carried out on time
• Ensure Inspection and Testing regime is completed as per Maintenance Plan
• Be involved in root cause analysis investigations for reactive and emergency maintenance to help prevent recurrence of the issue
• Assist and be actively involved, where required, with the integration of site capital projects
• Endeavor to assist maintenance and site teams where required with overtime, out of hours support during emergency breakdowns or during maintenance shut down periods
• Ensure a quick response to reactive and emergency breakdowns to minimis downtime
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• HND/HNC in process engineering - Electrical, Mechanical and Instrumentation or Modern Apprenticeship completed or N/SVQ level 3 - Mechanical ECITB Or a similar qualification. Will consider time served
• Full UK Driving license (essential)
• IOSH (preferred)
• FLT/Telehandler licence (preferred)

Personal skills

The Maintenance Technician role would suit someone who is:

• At least 2 years' experience within anaerobic digestion or a similar processing environment
• Experience working under a Quality Management System (QMS)
• Experience of working with PLC's and SCADA systems and fault finding
• Experience within a similar industry working under the remit of COMPEX/ATEX regulations
• Electrical experience within the industrial sector (preferred)

Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Technician role

• Excellent salary + on call allowance
• Comprehensive benefits package
• Chance to join a leading business in the renewable energy sector

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.