Senior Maintenance Engineer

MC Technical Recruitment

  • Edinburgh
  • £49,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 2 months ago
  • Apply easily
Senior Maintenance EngineerUp to £49,000 + Overtime + Bonus + Excellent BenefitsEdinburghMC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Senior Maintenance Engineer to join a leading anaerobic digestion company at their facility near Edinburgh. 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 01489 533 030 / for a confidential chat.

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