Plant Maintenance Engineer

Biogen; Royal Leamington Spa; 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 seeking a Plant Maintenance Engineer to join the site in Royal Leamington Spa. The role involves supporting the Site Manager for safe operation, managing the PPM system and scheduling planned downtime for cost-effective overhauls.

You will hold engineering qualifications in electrical or mechanical fields, with PLC/electronics experience preferred. A full UK driving licence and telehandler licence are expected, with training provided for WAMITAB and NEBOSH as needed.

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical or mechanical engineering, ideally from a related process industry.
• Experience in PLC controls or electronics is advantageous.
• WAMITAB competency standards and NEBOSH certificate training available if not already held.

Responsibilities

• Support the Site Manager with safe site operation and adherence to procedures.
• Oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) and coordinate planned downtime for overhaul.
• Operate and monitor AD processes, with shift work including weekends on a rota and remote monitoring.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

PLC controls

Electronics

Materials handling

Driving licence

Telehandler licence

Education

NEBOSH general certificate

WAMITAB competency standards

Tools

Telehandler (equipment)

Job description

Plant Maintenance Engineer

Date Posted: 2026-09-12

Location: Royal Leamington Spa, Warwickshire, GB, CV32 4, Any

Application Deadline: 2026-12-11 15:24:26.32

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.

Plant Engineer Requirements

• 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.

Location

Merevale Lane, Baxterley CV9 2LA

Job Details

• 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

Additional Information

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

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