Plant Maintenance Engineer

Biogen (UK) Ltd; North Warwickshire; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

23 days leave

4% employer pension

Life assurance

Job summary

Biogen (UK) Ltd is recruiting a Plant Maintenance Engineer to support site operations and the Planned Preventative Maintenance program. You will work to ensure safe, cost‑effective plant downtime and overhaul of critical equipment.

The ideal candidate has electrical or mechanical engineering qualifications, PLC controls experience and a working knowledge of safety standards. A UK driving licence and telehandler licence are desirable, with on‑site shift work and remote monitoring included.

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in process industries and PLC controls would be an advantage.
• NEBOSH general certificate or willingness to obtain it.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with safe operation and the PPM system.
• Oversee planned downtime for cost‑effective overhaul of key equipment.
• Assist with cost control, budgeting and remote monitoring where required.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

PLC controls

Electronics

Materials handling

Confined spaces

Working at heights

First aid

Telehandler operation

Education

NEBOSH General Certificate

WAMITAB competency standards

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.

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 a 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 work a shift pattern including weekends on a rota basis, call out and remote monitoring of the AD Process. Overtime is paid for approved additional hours worked.

About Biogen (UK) Ltd

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 and agri feedstocks each year.

Job type:

Full Time, permanent, 42 hours per week working a shift pattern on a rota, plus remote monitoring.

Salary:

between £40,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent on experience + allowance + overtime

Benefits:

23 days leave (equivalent to 6.6 weeks holiday), 4% employer pension and x4 life assurance

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