Technician - Biogas Plant

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 29,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruiting agency in the renewable sector is seeking a Technician to join an anaerobic digestion plant in the Northeast of Gloucestershire. The role involves maintenance tasks, coordination of breakdowns, and requires relevant engineering qualifications. A salary of up to €40,000 is offered, along with a company benefits package and the opportunity to work in the renewable energy sector.

Benefits

Company benefits package

Opportunity to work in renewable energy sector

Qualifications

• 2-3 years of hands-on experience working in a relevant processing environment.
• Be part of an on-call rota.
• Experience in using Maintenance Management System.

Responsibilities

• Complete Planned Maintenance tasks and record corrective actions.
• Coordinate breakdowns for the quickest response.
• Supervise contractors ensuring safe systems of work.

Skills

Hands-on experience in anaerobic digestion

Knowledge of pneumatics, pumps

Computer literacy

Self-motivated

Education

Relevant Engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical)

Full UK Driving Licence

Tools

Maintenance Management System

Job description

Astute’s Renewables Team is working exclusively with an established business who own and operate a gas to grid, anaerobic digestion plant and are looking to recruit a Technician for their site in the Northeast of Gloucestershire.

The strategically important Technician role comes with a salary of up to €40,000, and company benefits package.

If you’re an experienced Technician who has worked in a heavy processing environment then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Technician role

Reporting to the Lead Engineer you will:

• Completing Planned Maintenance tasks and recording of corrective actions on the computer-based Maintenance system
• Ensuring that time keeping and punctuality is maintained at an acceptable level.
• Coordination of breakdowns ensuring quickest possible response and rectification
• Scheduling and organisation of maintenance and improvement works and liaising with suppliers to source critical parts
• Maintaining Asset database and keeping up to date
• Ensure all breakdowns are recorded along with the time and type
• Ensure stock levels are maintained to a reasonable economic level, ensuring common failure parts are available by identifying parts required and upcoming issues are identified to the Lead Engineer
• Supervise contractors ensuring safe systems of work are followed - approve RAMS
• Responsible for Pump repairs / refurbishment and any new installations
• Completion of timely, accurate paperwork
• Assistance with project work with Lead Engineer
• Other duties as required

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Relevant Engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical) and/or Experienced time served Engineer
• IOSH desirable
• Telehandler licence desirable
• Full UK Driving Licence

Personal skills

The Technician role would suit someone who has:

• A minimum of 2-3 years hands on experience working in anaerobic digestion or a similar processing environment
• Be part of an on-call rota
• Working knowledge of pneumatics, pumps, heating systems, hydraulic systems and other ancillary equipment
• Experienced in using Maintenance Management System
• Working at heights
• Computer literate
• Motivated self-starter

Salary and benefits of the Lead Engineer role

• Salary up to €40,000 depending on experience
• Company benefits package
• The chance to join the renewable energy sector

INDREN

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.