Plant Maintenance Engineer (Night Shift)

Biogen; Northampton; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Holiday allowance

Pension

Life assurance

Job summary

Biogen (UK) Ltd is seeking a Night Shift Plant Engineer to assist the Site Manager in safe site operation and cost‑effective maintenance planning. The role requires electrical or mechanical engineering qualifications and experience with PL C controls or electronics is a plus.

Training will be provided for in‑house standards, with a two‑to‑three month day-shift induction before transitioning to the contracted night pattern.

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical or mechanical engineering.
• Experience in process industry or engineering environment.
• Experience with PLC controls or electronics is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Support Site Manager with safe operation of the site.
• Oversee Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system and downtime planning for major equipment.
• Work night shifts 19:30–06:00, with training on day shifts during induction period.

Skills

Electrical engineering

Mechanical engineering

PLC controls

Electronics

Cost control

Education

Electrical or Mechanical Engineering qualification

Tools

PLC controls

Electronics

Job description

You will join us as a night shift Plant 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.

Training to obtain a telehandler licence will be provide, if you do not already hold one. A full driving licence is required. The role follows a Tuesday-to-Friday night-shift pattern, working from 19:30 to 06:00. Overtime is paid for approved additional hours worked.

The successful candidate will work day shifts during the initial training and induction period, which is anticipated to last approximately two to three months. You will then transition to the contracted night shift pattern, subject to satisfactory completion of the required training.

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 and agri feedstocks each year.

Location: Westwood AD Plant, Bedford Road, Rushden NN10 0SQ

Job type: Full Time, permanent, Night shift, 40 hours per week, Tuesday - Friday.

Salary: £40,000 - £45,000 pa, dependent on experience + 20% Night shift allowance

Benefits

• 6.6 weeks holiday
• 4% employer pension
• 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.