Plant Maintenance Engineer

Biogen; Colchester; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 47,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days leave

Bank holidays

4% employer pension

Life assurance

Job summary

Biogen (UK) Ltd in Colchester is seeking a Plant Maintenance Engineer to support the Site Manager with safe operation, the PPM system and planned down times for critical equipment. Electrical or mechanical engineering qualification is required, with PLC controls or electronics experience.

Training will be provided for WAMITAB and NEBOSH certifications if needed. You will work weekends on a rota and monitor the AD process remotely; a full UK driving licence and telehandler licence are preferred.

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical or mechanical engineering with related experience.
• Experience in PLC controls or electronics is advantageous.
• Desirable qualifications: materials handling, confined spaces, working at heights and first aid.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Manager with safe operation and adherence to procedures.
• Oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and down-time planning for key equipment.
• Monitor AD process remotely and assist with cost control within budgets.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

PLC controls

Electronics

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

WAMITAB competency standards

Tools

Telehandler licence

Job description

You will join us as a Plant Maintenance Engineer who will support the Site Manager with the safe operation of the site, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) System, planned down time of key equipment for planned, safe and cost effective overhaul.Ensuring the site operates to maximise the Grid Entry Unit (GEU), Gas export against budget. Maximising gas export through the GEU from the gas to grid Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant, ensuring gas quality protocols are always achieved through the Biogas Upgrading Plant (BUP).

The successful candidate will be qualified in electrical or mechanical engineering, ideally with experience from a related process industry. Experience in engineering, PLC controls or electronics would also be an advantage. You will ideally hold a qualification or possess experience in materials handling, confined spaces, working at heights and first aid. Training will be provided to achieve in house WAMITAB competency standards and NEBOSH general certificate, if these are not already held.

You will have the ability to follow procedure and protocol, experience of cost control and working within budget and adapt to changing circumstances effectively. Be self-motivated, flexible and a great team player but also confident to work on your own. It is desirable that you have experience of environmental, safety and quality management systems. Experience of working with planned preventive maintenance systems is also essential for this position.

Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving licence is required. You will have the ability to operate a telehandler truck and obtain a telehandler licence. The role will involve working weekends and call out on a rota basis, and remote monitoring of the AD Process.

About Biogen (UK) Ltd

Biogen is the UK’s leader in anaerobic digestion (AD) and one of the largest independent AD operators in the UK. Having expanded its food waste recycling network through acquisition, it has a combined network of nineteen AD plants located across England, Scotland and Wales that provide cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management solutions. Working with supermarkets, the hospitality industry, food manufacturers and local authorities across the UK, the AD sites recycle over half a million tonnes of food waste each year.

Location:

Fairfields, Fordham Rd, Wormingford, Colchester CO6 3AQ

Job type:

Full time, 40 hours per week, weekends and remote monitoring.

Salary:

up to £47,000 per annum dependent on experience + allowance + overtime

Benefits:

25 days leave + bank holidays, 4% employer pension and x4 life assurance

You may have experience of the following: Plant Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineer, Plant Maintenance Engineer, Plant Engineering, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineering etc.

At Biogen we see ourselves as a cutting edge, bold and inspirational business. And we're continually improving our operations to meet the increased demand for our expertise and services in food waste recycling. We recognise that the success of our business depends on our people. As we continue to develop our network of AD plants around the UK.

up to £47,000 per annum, depending on experience

Hours

40