Plant Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

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

Benefits offered by this job

6.6 weeks holiday

4% employer pension

x4 life assurance

Job summary

Biogen UK Ltd is seeking a Night Shift Plant Maintenance Technician to safeguard safe and efficient AD plant operations. You will perform planned and breakdown maintenance and contribute to the Planned Preventative Maintenance System.

The role requires mechanical or electrical engineering experience, a relevant qualification, a full driving license, and a telehandler permit training. Training is provided before transitioning to night shifts.

Qualifications

• Experience as a mechanical or electrical engineer with a safety focus.
• Ability to adapt to changing circumstances and perform hands-on work.
• Full driving licence; telehandler training provided if needed.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance (planned and breakdowns) on the AD plant.
• Actively participate in the Planned Preventative Maintenance System.
• Support site operations with safe, compliant and efficient work.

Skills

Mechanical

Electrical

Education

Relevant qualification

Job description

Plant Maintenance Technician (Night Shift)

Full time

Permanent

You will join us as a night shift maintenance Technician. 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, analysis and reporting

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 each year.

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.

Job Type

Full time, permanent, night shift 40 hours per week

Salary

up to £32,000pa depending 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 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.

Hours

40