Plant Maintenance Engineer Basingstoke AD Plant Basingstoke

Biogen; Basingstoke; Hybrid; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + BH

4% employer pension

Life assurance

Job summary

Biogen (UK) Ltd is seeking a Plant Maintenance Engineer to support the Site Manager in safe site operation and in managing the PPM system. The role involves planned downtime for cost-effective equipment overhauls, with remote monitoring of the AD process and shift work including weekends.

Candidates should be qualified in electrical or mechanical engineering, with process industry experience, and a UK driving licence. NEBOSH or WAMITAB training is advantageous.

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in process industry.
• WAMITAB competency standards training or NEBOSH general certificate preferred.
• Telehandler licence or ability to obtain one.
• Full UK driving licence required.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Manager with safe operation of the site.
• Maintain Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system.
• Plan down time for safe, cost-effective overhaul of key equipment.
• Remote monitoring of the AD Process.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

PLC controls

Cost control

Team player

Remote monitoring

Education

Engineering qualification

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.

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 budgets and adapt to changing circumstances effectively. Be self-motivated, flexible and you will be 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 shifts, weekends, 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.

Job type:

Full Time, permanent, 40 hours per week on a rota plus remote monitoring.

Salary:

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

Benefits:

25 days holiday +BH, 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.

Hours

40

between £40,000 - £45,000 per annum, depending on experience

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.