At a Glance
- Tasks: Maintain and repair electrical systems in a cutting-edge biomass facility.
- Company: Join a leading biomass company in the UK with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Earn up to £48,000 plus training opportunities and career growth.
- Other info: Dynamic shift role with a proactive team and commitment to safety.
- Why this job: Be part of a new biomass plant and make a real impact.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical Engineering and strong maintenance experience required.
The predicted salary is between 44000 - 48000 £ per year.
Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading biomass company in the UK to recruit an Electrically Biased Plant Engineer to join its Biomass site in Lincoln for a shift role. The Plant Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £48,000 + benefits and continued training opportunities. If you're apprentice trained, electrically biased and have at least five years' experience maintaining heavy industrial equipment within the power generation industry or similar, then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Plant Engineer role:
- Carry out planned preventative and reactive electrical maintenance across the biomass production facility.
- Diagnose and repair electrical faults across plant machinery and production equipment.
- Fault find on motors, drives, control panels, sensors, instrumentation and associated electrical systems.
- Respond to breakdowns quickly and safely to minimise production downtime.
- Maintain and support electrical systems across conveyors, pellet presses, dryers, hammer mills, pumps, fans and other process equipment.
- Assist with installation, testing and commissioning of new electrical plant and machinery.
- Carry out inspections and identify potential electrical failures before they impact plant performance.
- Support PLC fault finding and troubleshooting of automated production systems.
- Complete maintenance records, work orders and electrical documentation accurately.
- Work closely with the production and mechanical teams to improve plant reliability, efficiency and performance.
- Ensure all electrical work is completed safely and in line with company procedures and relevant regulations.
- Support continuous improvement projects and assist with engineering stores and spare parts management.
- Work safely as part of a 24/7 shift team, promoting high standards of health, safety and housekeeping.
Professional qualifications:
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- Strong electrical maintenance experience within a manufacturing, process, biomass, recycling, power generation or heavy industrial environment.
- Proven experience fault finding on industrial electrical systems, motors, drives and control equipment.
- Good understanding of PLCs, instrumentation and automated production systems.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification is desirable, alongside experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, welding/fabrication or mechanical maintenance.
Personal Skills:
- A proactive and safety-focused electrical engineer with a strong fault-finding ability.
- A reliable team player who can work independently and respond effectively to breakdown situations.
- A motivated individual with a continuous improvement mindset and willingness to develop new skills.
Salary and benefits of the Plant Engineer role:
- Salary of £44,000 - £48,000
- Training and Development opportunities
- Opportunity to join a new Biomass plant and gain experience through commissioning phase
Plant Engineer - Electrically Biased employer: Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd
Astute is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work environment where innovation meets sustainability in the renewable energy sector. With a competitive salary of up to £70k and a comprehensive benefits package that includes flexible options like electric vehicle leasing and health insurance, employees are well-supported in their professional growth. The company fosters a culture of mentorship and collaboration, ensuring that team members have ample opportunities for career development while contributing to meaningful projects across the South Midlands and South England region.
Contact Details:
Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
