AD Plant Technician
Altera Recruitment Group is supporting a well established renewable energy operator in the search for an experienced Plant Technician to join its on site Engineering team at an anaerobic digestion facility.
This is a hands on maintenance role supporting production plant, AD process equipment, pumps, utilities, and site infrastructure. The position suits a practical, proactive technician who enjoys fault finding, improving plant reliability, and working within a safety focused process environment.
Key Responsibilities
* Planned and reactive maintenance on production plant, AD process equipment, pumps, heating systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and site infrastructure
* Prompt response to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain plant availability
* Accurate recording of maintenance activities, breakdowns, and corrective actions using a CMMS
* Maintain asset data, breakdown history, and maintenance records
* Schedule and organise maintenance and improvement works, liaising with suppliers for parts and services
* Monitor spare parts stock levels and identify upcoming maintenance risks
* Supervise contractors on site, ensuring safe systems of work and RAMS compliance
* Carry out pump repairs, refurbishments, and new installations
* Support engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives
What we are looking for?
Essential
* Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification, or time served with strong hands on experience
* Minimum two to three years maintenance engineering experience in an industrial or process environment
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings
* Experience using a computerised maintenance management system
* Strong understanding of safe systems of work
* Full UK driving licence and willingness to take part in a call out rota
Desirable
* Anaerobic digestion, wastewater, or process plant experience
* Working knowledge of pumps, heating systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics
* Contractor supervision experience
* IOSH, MEWP, or telehandler certification
What's on Offer?
* Salary £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience
* Full time role, 42.5 hours per week
* Call out rota approximately one week in four
* Stable position within the renewable energy sector
* Opportunity to broaden technical skills across a diverse range of plant systems
Apply now to be considered for this opportunity. For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Altera Recruitment Group