At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform electrical and mechanical maintenance in a busy biomass production facility.
- Company: Join a leading renewable energy business focused on sustainable practices.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime opportunities, 33 days annual leave, and career progression.
- Other info: Work in a modern environment with a supportive team and flexible shifts.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the renewable energy sector while developing your skills.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering with strong fault-finding skills.
The predicted salary is between 30000 - 40000 £ per year.
Astute's Power Team is partnering with a well-established biomass energy producer operating an integrated wood pellet manufacturing and biomass power generation facility to recruit a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (with an electrical bias) for its Invergordon site. The Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician role comes with a competitive salary, annual bonus, shift allowance, overtime opportunities and ongoing training and career development within a technically advanced process facility. If you're an electrically biased Maintenance Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that is at the forefront of sustainable biomass energy, then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Technician role:
- Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor you will carry out planned preventative and reactive electrical and mechanical maintenance across a busy biomass and wood pellet production facility.
- Diagnose faults and repair plant equipment to minimise downtime and maximise operational performance.
- Inspect, maintain and troubleshoot motors, pumps, conveyors, gearboxes, bearings, hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
- Support production teams by responding quickly to breakdowns and ensuring equipment reliability.
- Assist with PLC fault finding, process improvements and continuous improvement initiatives.
- Complete maintenance inspections, testing and servicing in line with the site's planned maintenance programme.
- Ensure all maintenance activities are carried out safely and in compliance with health, safety and environmental procedures.
- Record maintenance activities accurately and contribute to root cause analysis and equipment reliability improvements.
- Work collaboratively with the wider maintenance, production and engineering teams to deliver safe and efficient plant operations.
Professional qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent in Electrical Engineering.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations.
- Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding and maintenance skills.
- Time-served Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias.
Personal skills:
- PLC fault-finding experience is desirable.
- Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, motors and gearboxes is advantageous.
- Flexible and willing to work shifts and outdoors when required.
Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Technician role:
- Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
- Overtime opportunities at enhanced rates + shift allowance.
- Continental shift pattern.
- 33 days annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Company benefits to be discussed.
- Career progression opportunities within a leading renewable energy business.
- Opportunity to work in a modern, continuous process manufacturing environment within the renewable energy sector.
Maintenance Technician in Invergordon employer: Astute People
Join a pioneering biomass energy producer in Invergordon as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician, where you will benefit from a competitive salary, annual bonuses, and extensive training opportunities. Our commitment to sustainability and employee development fosters a collaborative work culture that prioritises safety and innovation, making it an ideal environment for those looking to grow their careers in the renewable energy sector.
