Senior Maintenance Engineer Up to £49,000 Overtime Bonus Excellent Benefits Bedford MC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Senior Maintenance Engineer to join a leading anaerobic digestion company at their facility near Bedford. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest independent AD operators, supporting the safe, compliant, and efficient running of a key site. As the Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will: Deputise for the Site Manager and support day-to-day site operations Lead the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system and oversee downtime planning for cost-effective overhauls Manage and prioritise reactive maintenance and repairs to reduce operational disruptions Support safety, compliance, and engineering best practice across the site Monitor site remotely and be part of the on-call rota for out-of-hours support Carrying out maintenance on Electrical and Mechanical plant on a food waste Anaerobic Digestion site Managing a maintenance budget and cost control Overseeing junior members of the team when required Other duties as required To be considered for this role you should have: A qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering (or strong industry experience) Proven background in a process industry (e.g. AD, energy, utilities, waste, manufacturing) Knowledge of PLC controls or electronics is advantageous Experience with maintenance systems, cost control, and managing engineering budgets Familiarity with health and safety systems and environmental compliance is desirable A flexible, self-motivated, and adaptable approach with strong people and team leadership skills Full UK driving licence and the ability to gain a telehandler licence What’s On Offer: Competitive salary of up to £49,000 (depending on experience) Bonus scheme and overtime opportunities On call allowance (1 in 4 rota) 25 days’ holiday bank holidays Pension and life assurance Opportunities for training and professional development To Apply: If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Matt George at MC Technical Recruitment on / for a confidential chat.