Senior Maintenance Engineer

MC Technical Recruitment Ltd; Scotland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading anaerobic digestion company is looking for a Senior Maintenance Engineer in Edinburgh. This position involves overseeing maintenance operations, ensuring safety compliance, and managing a team. The ideal candidate will have a relevant engineering qualification and experience within a process industry.

Benefits

Bonus scheme and overtime opportunities

25 days holiday + bank holidays

Pension and life assurance

Opportunities for training and professional development

Qualifications

• Qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering or strong industry experience.
• Proven background in a process industry (AD, energy, utilities).
• Experience with maintenance systems and managing engineering budgets.

Responsibilities

• Deputise for Site Manager and support daily operations.
• Lead Planned Preventative Maintenance and manage repairs.
• Monitor site remotely and be part of the on-call rota.

Skills

Leadership

Cost control

Health and Safety Compliance

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Education

Qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering

Tools

PLC controls

Job description

Senior Maintenance Engineer

Up to GBP49,000 + Overtime + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Edinburgh

MC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Senior Maintenance Engineer to join a leading anaerobic digestion company at their facility near Edinburgh. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK s largest independent AD operators, supporting the safe, compliant, and efficient running of a key site.

As the Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Deputise for the Site Manager and support day-to-day site operations
• Lead the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system and oversee downtime planning for cost-effective overhauls
• Manage and prioritise reactive maintenance and repairs to reduce operational disruptions
• Support safety, compliance, and engineering best practice across the site
• Monitor site remotely and be part of the on-call rota for out-of-hours support
• Carrying out maintenance on Electrical and Mechanical plant on a food waste Anaerobic Digestion site
• Managing a maintenance budget and cost control
• Overseeing junior members of the team when required
• Other duties as required

To be considered for this role you should have:

• A qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering (or strong industry experience)
• Proven background in a process industry (e.g. AD, energy, utilities, waste, manufacturing)
• Knowledge of PLC controls or electronics is advantageous
• Experience with maintenance systems, cost control, and managing engineering budgets
• Familiarity with health and safety systems and environmental compliance is desirable
• A flexible, self-motivated, and adaptable approach with strong people and team leadership skills
• Full UK driving licence and the ability to gain a telehandler licence

What s On Offer:

• Competitive salary of up to GBP49,000 (depending on experience)
• Bonus scheme and overtime opportunities
• On call allowance (1 in 4 rota)
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays
• Pension and life assurance
• Opportunities for training and professional development

To Apply:

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Matt George at MC Technical Recruitment on (phone number removed) / (url removed) for a confidential chat.