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Mechanical maintenance engineer

Cambridge
PRETORIA ENERGY COMPANY LTD
Mechanical maintenance engineer
£35,000 - £40,000 a year
Posted: 21 September
Offer description

Our in-house Engineering team is expanding, to support continued business growth and development of specialist green-energy, anaerobic digestion technologies in conjunction with Combined Heat and Power (CHP) generation, bio-methane production and carbon capture.

We require Mechanical Maintenance Fitters with industrial or agricultural experience to join our team, working on a 4-on/4-off shift pattern (days only) across our anaerobic digestion (AD) facilities, based near Ely, Cambridgeshire. Working in our Mechanical Maintenance Team responsible for Repair, Service, Breakdown, Maintenance & Installation at our sites in Ely, Cambridgeshire. The work is varied and interesting in a fast-moving environment where no two days are the same. We would also consider applicants with slightly less experience willing to train and learn on the job.

* The primary focus will be to conduct planned and preventative maintenance (PPM) in accordance with the schedules set by the maintenance managers.
* You will also be required to perform Service, Breakdowns, Maintenance & Installation, testing, Inspection and Fault-finding to a high standard.
* Working (days only) on a 4-on/4-off day-shift pattern with 12-hour shifts
* Experience in working with a cherry-picker is desirable and you must be confident to work at heights, outdoors in any weather.
* Ideally, you should have experience of driving plant machinery such as tele-handlers and forklifts, though training will be provided for the successful candidate.
* Welding experience would be an advantage.
* Full UK driving licence is essential.
* It is important that work is done in a timely and organized manner, is of high-quality whilst always adhering to Health & Safety best practice.
* You will also be responsible for the relevant record keeping of work via the use of company maintenance logging systems, using a handheld tablet computer.
* Ad-hoc duties to ensure the smooth running of the business

Essential experience:

* Good all-round industrial / agricultural Mechanical fitter / technician
* Mechanical experience with motors, engines, augers, conveyors, gearboxes, pneumatics, hydraulics, valves, etc.
* Service, Repair, Maintenance & Installation
* Fault-finding and investigation
* Working at heights
* Driving plant machinery
* Full UK driving licence
* Full right to work in the UK

Desirable experience:

* Tele-handler / forklift ticket
* Cherry-picker experience

Salary & Benefits:

* Salary £35,000 to £40,000 p.a. depending on experience and qualifications
* 4-on /4-off, Days Only – Overtime available
* Generous 28 days annual leave (including public holidays)
* Statutory workplace pension
* Company vehicle for travel between sites
* PPE provided
* Free parking on-site
* Free tea and coffee on-site

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £35,000.00-£40,000.00 per year

Benefits:

* Additional leave
* Company pension
* On-site parking

Application question(s):

* Do you have a valid FULL UK Driving Licence and reliable transport?
* Do you live within 60 minutes commute of Ely, Cambs?

Experience:

* industrial maintenance/installation: 2 years (preferred)

Work authorisation:

* United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person

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