Mechanical Site Engineer - Industrial Biomass

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

Job summary

A leading biomass company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Site Engineer to perform repairs, maintenance, and compliance checks on site equipment. The successful candidate will be responsible for ensuring the safe operation of mechanical systems, managing fuel supplies, and upholding health and safety standards. Applicants should have a mechanical engineering apprenticeship and experience in a similar industrial environment. A competitive salary of up to £43,000 plus benefits is offered.

Benefits

Benefits package

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice in a mechanical engineering discipline.
• Experience in biomass or similar heavy industrial sites is essential.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs and planned maintenance on site equipment.
• Inspect and maintain mechanical systems, adjusting as needed.
• Manage biomass fuel supply and document maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical skills

Problem-solving

Attention to detail

Flexibility (shift work)

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical engineering

IOSH safety certificate

Job description

Astute’s Power Team is with a leading Biomass company to recruit a Mechanical Site Engineer for its site in Stowmarket.
The Mechanical Site Engineer role comes with salary of up to �43,000 + benefits
If you’re a Mechanical Engineer and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Site Engineer role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:

• Perform mechanical repairs and planned maintenance on site equipment, ensuring compliance with regulations and best practices.
• Inspect and maintain mechanical systems, adjusting and optimizing performance as needed.
• Respond to emergency callouts, including heating failures or service disruptions, and monitor systems remotely when on-call.
• Document all maintenance, repairs, and inspections with detailed records, including photos.
• Support contractor management by overseeing on-site work and handling permits for maintenance or upgrades.
• Manage biomass fuel supply, including receiving deliveries, testing fuel quality, and operating equipment such as telehandlers.
• Promote and uphold high standards of health, safety, environment, and quality (HSEQ), ensuring compliance with policies and legislation.
• Report serious issues or HSEQ concerns to the site manager promptly.
• Maintain accurate records of fuel supply, maintenance activities, incidents, risk assessments, and audits using online systems.

• Foster good communication with on-site teams while ensuring cleanliness, housekeeping, and proper tool management.
• Drive strong SHE performance through consistent adherence to industry best practices and company policies.

Professional qualifications

• We are looking for someone with the following:

• Time-served apprentice in a mechanical engineering discipline is essential
• Experience on biomass sites or other similar heavy industrial sites (petrochemical / refineries / CHP plant) is essential
• An IOSH or similar safety certificate is preferred

Personal skills

The Mechanical Site Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• A sharp eye for detail and a careful approach to getting things right.
• Great problem-solving skills, thinking quickly to overcome challenges.
• Flexibility to work shift rota (days only, weekends required)

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Site Engineer role

• Starting salary of up to �43,000
• Benefits package
• Opportunity to work for a leading biomass company

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.