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Aaron Rayner

Senior Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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Technician - Biogas Plant
PERMANENT
Astute’s Renewables Team is working exclusively with an established business who own and operate a gas to grid, anaerobic digestion plant and are looking to recruit a Technician for their site in the Northeast of Gloucestershire. The strategically important Technician role comes with a salary of up to £40,000, and company benefits package. If you’re an experienced Technician who has worked in a heavy processing environment then submit your CV to apply today.                     Responsibilities and duties of the Technician role Reporting to the Lead Engineer you will:  
  • Completing Planned Maintenance tasks and recording of corrective actions on the computer-based Maintenance system
  • Ensuring that time keeping and punctuality is maintained at an acceptable level.
  • Coordination of breakdowns ensuring quickest possible response and rectification
  • Scheduling and organisation of maintenance and improvement works and liaising with suppliers to source critical parts
  • Maintaining Asset database and keeping up to date
  • Ensure all breakdowns are recorded along with the time and type
  • Ensure stock levels are maintained to a reasonable economic level, ensuring common failure parts are available by identifying parts required and upcoming issues are identified to the Lead Engineer
  • Supervise contractors ensuring safe systems of work are followed - approve RAMS
  • Responsible for Pump repairs / refurbishment and any new installations
  • Completion of timely, accurate paperwork
  • Assistance with project work with Lead Engineer
  • Other duties as required
Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:  
  • Relevant Engineering qualification (Electrical, Mechanical) and/or Experienced time served Engineer
  • IOSH desirable
  • Telehandler licence desirable
  • Full UK Driving Licence
Personal skills   The Technician role would suit someone who has:  
  • A minimum of 2-3 years hands on experience working in anaerobic digestion or a similar processing environment
  • Be part of an on-call rota
  • Working knowledge of pneumatics, pumps, heating systems, hydraulic systems and other ancillary equipment
  • Experienced in using Maintenance Management System
  • Working at heights
  • Computer literate
  • Motivated self-starter
Salary and benefits of the Lead Engineer role  
  • Salary up to £40,000 depending on experience
  • Company benefits package
  • The chance to join the renewable energy sector
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