Plant Maintenance Technician

Biogen; Rushden; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

25 days holiday + bank holidays, 4%?er

x4 life assurance

Job summary

Biogen is seeking a Plant Maintenance Technician to keep the anaerobic digestion plant running safely and efficiently, carrying out planned and breakdown maintenance and supporting the Site Manager to maximise output and safety.

The role is Monday to Friday with occasional weekend work; overtime payable. Location: Rushden, NN10. Salary up to £32,000 per annum depending on experience, plus 25 days holiday and pension, with remote monitoring.

Qualifications

• Experience in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Safety-conscious with focus on site operations.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and perform hands-on tasks.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance (planned and breakdowns) on the AD plant.
• Maintain and operate the plant safely and efficiently.
• Support data collection and reporting and assist with housekeeping.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Hands-on

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

The role will ensure that day to day site operations are carried out in a safe, compliant and efficient manner in order to optimise the performance of the AD plant. Carrying out maintenance (planned and breakdowns), active involvement with the Planned Preventative Maintenance System.

Plant Maintenance Technician Requirements

The successful candidate will be an experienced, safety conscious individual with experience of mechanical or electrical engineer skills and ideally a relevant qualification. Work with and support the Site Manager in maximising cost effective and efficient output and continuously improving safety, health, environmental and operational standards and systems.

You will have the ability to adapt to changing circumstances and carry out practical hands on work. You will be used to materials handling, confined spaces and working at heights. To maintain and operate the AD plant as instructed in a safe and efficient manner; assist with overall housekeeping and cleaning and carrying out data collection and reporting.

Training will be provided to achieve a telehandler licence if this is not already held. You will hold a full driving licence. The role will work Monday to Friday, and weekend work may be required. Overtime is paid for approved additional hours worked.

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: Biogen Westwood, Bedford Road, Rushden, NN10 0SQ

Job Type: Full time, permanent, 40 hours per week including weekends and remote monitoring

Salary: up to £32,000 per annum depending on experience + Overtime

Benefits

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

You may have experience of the following: Plant Technician, Maintenance Technician, Plant Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Plant Maintenance Engineer, AD, Anaerobic Digestion, Site Technician, etc.