Multiskilled Technician

Mac Recruit Group; Lochgelly; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading renewable energy company in Lochgelly seeks a Multiskilled Technician to support maintenance at a biomass facility. The ideal candidate will have strong mechanical and electrical knowledge along with problem-solving skills. This role offers a competitive salary of £40,000 - £45,765, numerous benefits including private healthcare and a pension scheme, alongside opportunities for progression based on experience. Working hours are Monday to Friday, totalling 38 hours per week.

Benefits

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Salary sacrifice pension scheme

Long-service award after 10 years

Life cover

Private Healthcare cover after probation

Cycle to work scheme

EV salary sacrifice scheme

Qualifications

• Competent user of a Computerised Maintenance Management System.
• Experience in power generation or heavy industrial environments preferred.
• Strong understanding of site safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine and non-routine maintenance activities.
• Provide out-of-hours support to maximise plant performance.
• Diagnose plant faults and develop solutions.
• Supervise contractors as directed.

Skills

Problem-solving ability

Mechanical knowledge

Electrical knowledge

Communication skills

IT skills

Tools

Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Job description

Multiskilled Technician - Renewable Power Generation

Salary: £40,000 - £45,765 per annum (DOE) + benefits
Location: Lochgelly, Fife
Hours: Monday to Friday - 38 hours per week

My client is a leading organisation within the UK renewable energy sector, operating a high-performance biomass facility.

They are now seeking a skilled Multiskilled Technician to support routine and reactive maintenance activities, ensuring the plant's reliability, availability, and operational output.

Key Responsibilities

• Adhere to safe working practices and procedures in line with the SHE Management System.
• Carry out routine and non-routine maintenance activities following approved processes and procedures.
• Provide out-of-hours support where required to maximise plant availability and performance.
• Diagnose plant faults and develop effective engineering solutions.
• Prepare and present accurate technical reports.
• Maintain up-to-date maintenance and activity records.
• Conduct ongoing plant condition monitoring tasks.
• Support maintenance planning to ensure sufficient resources and skill are available.
• Supervise contractors and other personnel as directed by the Maintenance Coordinator.
• Provide cover for the Maintenance Coordinator when required.
• Maintain full compliance with SHE standards at all times.

About You

• Competent user of a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Strong mechanical and electrical plant knowledge.
• Excellent problem-solving ability and understanding of site safety rules.
• Ideally time‑served with experience in power generation, utilities, or heavy industrial environments.
• Strong communication and IT skills.

Benefits

• £40,000 - £45,765 DOE
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays (increasing with length of service).
• Salary sacrifice pension scheme (5% matched, increased with service).
• Long‑service award after 10 years.
• Competitive salary with annual progression based on experience and skills.
• Life cover, four times basic salary.
• Following successful completion of probation period - Private Healthcare cover.
• Cycle to work.
• EV salary sacrifice scheme.