Plant Maintenance Engineer (Night Shifts)

About the company

Power a greener future with renewable energy!

Join a leading UK anaerobic digestion (AD) operator, helping transform food waste into renewable energy across a network of 19 plants.

Your tasks

We’re seeking a hands-on Plant Maintenance Engineer to support the Site Manager in maintaining safe, reliable and efficient plant operations. You’ll carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), troubleshoot breakdowns, support equipment overhauls and help maximise energy generation while maintaining high safety and environmental standards.

Requirements

You’ll be a qualified mechanical or electrical engineer, ideally with process industry experience. Knowledge of PLC controls, electronics, maintenance systems and cost control is advantageous. You’ll be proactive, safety-conscious and comfortable working independently as part of a team.

A full driving licence is essential. Experience with environmental, safety and quality management systems is desirable. Training towards WAMITAB competency standards, a NEBOSH General Certificate and a telehandler licence can be provided where required.

How to apply

Interested? If you’re a Plant Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer or Electrical Maintenance Engineer looking for your next challenge in renewable energy, click APPLY and send us your CV today!

Other

Location: Rushden, Northamptonshire Salary: £40,000–£45,000 per annum, dependent on experience, plus 20% night shift allowance + overtime available Hours: Full-time, permanent – Tuesday to Friday, 19:30–06:00 (initially working days for training purposes)

The role starts on day shifts for an anticipated two-to-three-month training period, before transitioning to nights following satisfactory completion of training.