Site Maintenance Engineer

Morgan Ryder Associates; Moreton-in-Marsh; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering consultancy in Moreton-in-Marsh is looking for a Lead Maintenance Engineer to oversee all engineering and maintenance activities at a Waste to Energy site. The role offers a competitive salary structure including overtime and is suited for those with a background in mechanical or electrical engineering. You will lead compliance with health and safety regulations, manage maintenance programs, and troubleshoot systems. Strong leadership skills and relevant experience are essential.

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years' hands-on engineering experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience of mechanical and electrical systems.
• AD or renewable energy experience desirable.

Responsibilities

• Lead day-to-day maintenance and engineering operations.
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and safe systems of work.
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Problem-solving skills

Leadership

Knowledge of pneumatic systems

Experience with mechanical and electrical systems

Education

ONC, C&G, HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Lead Maintenance Engineer

Salary: To £50,000 basic + £5900 Call Out + Overtime

Hours: 42.5 hrs/week, Mon-Fri + 1-in-4 call‑out rota

Employment Type: Temp - Perm role

We are looking for an experienced Lead Engineer to manage and lead all engineering and maintenance activities at a busy Waste to Energy site in Gloucestershire.

Key Responsibilities

• Lead day‑to‑day maintenance and engineering operations
• Ensure compliance with HSE regulations and safe systems of work
• Maintain and troubleshoot mechanical, electrical and instrumentation systems (including CHP engines, pumps and feedstock equipment)
• Manage the planned preventative maintenance (PPM) programme
• Minimise downtime through effective fault diagnosis
• Supervise technicians and contractors
• Act as technical lead for plant upgrades and improvements
• Participate in out‑of‑hours call‑out rota

About You

• Qualified Mechanical or Electrical Engineer (ONC, C&G, HNC)
• Minimum 3 years' hands‑on engineering experience in an industrial environment
• Experience of mechanical and electrical systems
• Working knowledge of pneumatic systems, pumps, hydraulics, heating systems
• Confident leader with strong problem‑solving skills
• AD or renewable energy experience desirable

Interested?

Apply now or email CV to (url removed)

Equal opportunities are important to us. We believe that diversity and inclusion at Morgan Ryder Associates are critical to our success as a DE&I positive company, so we want to recruit, develop, and keep the best talent. We encourage applications from everyone, regardless of background, gender identity, sexual orientation, disability status, ethnicity, belief, age, family or parental status, and any other characteristic.