Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire
Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus 20% night shift allowance + overtime available
Hours: Full-time, permanent – Tuesday to Friday, 19:30–06:00 (initially working days for training purposes)
Power a greener future with renewable energy!
Join a leading UK anaerobic digestion (AD) operator, helping transform food waste into renewable energy across a network of 19 plants.
We’re seeking a hands-on Plant Maintenance Engineer to support the Site Manager in maintaining safe, reliable and efficient plant operations. You’ll carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), troubleshoot breakdowns, support equipment overhauls and help maximise energy generation while maintaining high safety and environmental standards.
You’ll be a qualified mechanical or electrical engineer, ideally with process industry experience. Knowledge of PLC controls, electronics, maintenance systems and cost control is advantageous. You’ll be proactive, safety-conscious and comfortable working independently as part of a team.
A full driving licence is essential. Experience with environmental, safety and quality management systems is desirable. Training towards WAMITAB competency standards, a NEBOSH General Certificate and a telehandler licence can be provided where required.
The role starts on day shifts for an anticipated two-to-three-month training period, before transitioning to nights following satisfactory completion of training.
Interested? If you’re a Plant Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge in renewable energy, click APPLY and send us your CV today!
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