Plant Maintenance Engineer – AD / Biogas

hireful.Edinburghreedpublished 10/19/2026

About the company

Looking for your next engineering challenge? Ready to make your mark on a sustainable future? Join a leading UK anaerobic digestion operator and help turn food waste into low-carbon energy while developing your career in a growing, environmentally focused industry.

Your tasks

As a Plant Maintenance Engineer, you’ll work alongside the Site Manager to deliver planned preventative maintenance (PPM), coordinate equipment shutdowns and ensure the plant operates safely, efficiently and cost-effectively.

Requirements

We’re looking for an electrically or mechanically qualified engineer with experience in planned maintenance systems, ideally within a process industry. Knowledge of PLC controls, health and safety, and environmental standards would be advantageous. You’ll be proactive, organised and confident working independently and as part of a team.

A full UK driving licence is essential. Flexibility to work shifts, weekends and a call-out rota, including remote monitoring, is also required. Training towards WAMITAB competency standards and a NEBOSH General Certificate can be provided.

Whether you have experience as a Plant Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer or Plant Maintenance Technician, this is your opportunity to make a real difference.

What we offer

Salary up to £41,600 + allowance, overtime and bonus!

Salary:up to £41k per annum dependent on experience + allowance + overtime + bonus

Benefits: 25 days holiday + bank holidays, 4% employer pension and x4 life assurance

How to apply

CLICK APPLY, send in your CV and help power a more sustainable future!

Other

Location:Dalkeith, Edinburgh, Scotland* Job type:Full Time, permanent, 40 hours per week, weekends and remote monitoring on a rota basis.**