Maintenance Technician (Landfill Gas)
Stoke-on-Trent
£35,000 - £45,000 DOE + Training + Progression + Flexible Hours + Van + Pension + Benefits
Are you a Maintenance Technician with experience in power generation, specifically in the operations and maintenance of diesel engines or related control systems? Do you want to work for a company that not only plays a crucial role in generating renewable electricity from landfill gas but also offers opportunities for progression and development?
On offer for the Maintenance Technician role is the opportunity to join one of the largest renewable energy companies in the UK, where employee health, safety, and happiness are top priorities. This company fosters a culture of learning and development, understanding that their employees are their most valuable asset.
In this role, the Maintenance Technician is responsible for assisting with planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance of generator sets and associated equipment, with a focus on power generation systems. Additionally, the technician ensures safe working practices are followed and supports the upkeep of the landfill gas collection system.
The ideal Maintenance Technician has experience in power generation and the maintenance of reciprocating engines. They are safety-focused, skilled in both preventative and breakdown maintenance, and capable of working independently or as part of a team.
The Role:
- Perform planned, preventative, and breakdown maintenance of generator sets and associated equipment.
- Maintain the landfill gas collection system and associated equipment.
- Ensure safe working practices are followed.
- Work out of two sites, predominantly from the Newcastle Under Lyme site and occasionally from the Cotesbach site (up to a week).
The Person:
- Maintenance Engineer or similar with experience in power generation.
- Experience working on diesel engines and related control systems.
- Safety-focused and skilled in both preventative and breakdown maintenance.
- Self-motivated, adaptable, and capable of working independently and as part of a team.
- Full driver's license required.
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Reference: 15432MI2
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