Maintenance Technician(Electrical bias)
MoveATech is supporting a leading UK renewable energy organisation in their search for a Maintenance Technician to join their team at a major power facility in Fife.
This role is suitable for candidates with strong mechanical and electrical maintenance experience, including individuals from power generation, utilities, manufacturing, heavy engineering, or those transitioning from the Armed Forces. (Navy, ARM, RAF etc)
About the Role
As a Maintenance Technician, you will ensure the plant operates safely, reliably, and efficiently. Responsibilities include delivering routine and non-routine maintenance, supporting fault-finding activities, and contributing to continuous improvement and plant performance.
Key Responsibilities
Ensure safe working practices in line with site SHE procedures
Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance across plant equipment
Support out-of-hours operations to maximise plant availability and output
Investigate equipment issues and implement effective solutions
Produce technical reports and maintain accurate maintenance records
Conduct plant condition monitoring
Assist with planning, resourcing, and supervision of contractors
Provide cover for the Maintenance Coordinator when required
Candidate Requirements
Strong mechanical and electrical technical awareness
Experience using a Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Excellent fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Knowledge of site safety procedures and permit-to-work systems
Effective communication and IT skills
Recognised apprenticeship or equivalent industry training
Preferred Backgrounds
Power generation / renewable energy
Manufacturing or processing plants
Utilities and facilities engineering
Heavy engineering / industrial maintenance
Ex-Forces technical trades
Salary and Benefits
£40,000 to £44,000 per annum (dependent on experience)
25 days holiday plus bank holidays, increasing with service
Pension scheme with up to 5% matched contributions, increasing with service
Life cover (4 basic salary)
38 hours per week Monday - Friday
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