Maintenance Technician - Biogas

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking a Maintenance Technician in Buckie, Scotland. You will utilize your mechanical and electrical expertise for various maintenance tasks in a biogas production plant, contributing to key environmental initiatives. Ideal candidates should possess a relevant qualification and experience in a processing environment, alongside strong electrical and fault-finding skills.

Benefits

Excellent salary + on call allowance

Comprehensive benefits package

Qualifications

• Minimum 2 years’ experience within anaerobic digestion.
• Experience under a Quality Management System (QMS).
• Experience working under COMPEX/ATEX regulations.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned, reactive, and emergency work safely.
• Ensure Inspection and Testing regime is completed.
• Assist with root cause analysis for maintenance issues.

Skills

Electrical experience

Experience with PLC’s and SCADA systems

Fault finding

Education

HND/HNC in process engineering

N/SVQ level 3

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 Leader you 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.