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Maintenance Technician
# Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician (Electrical Bias) (Astute’s Power Team)
About the Role
Astute’s Power Team is partnering with a prominent biomass energy producer operating a state-of-the-art wood pellet manufacturing and biomass power generation facility in Invergordon. We are seeking a motivated Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician with an electrical bias to join a sustainable energy company at the forefront of renewable power innovation.
This role offers:
- Competitive salary
- Annual bonus
- Shift allowance
- Overtime opportunities
- Ongoing training and career development in a technically advanced plant environment
If you’re an electrically inclined Maintenance Technician passionate about sustainable energy, this is your opportunity.
Responsibilities
Core Duties
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, the role includes:
- Performing planned preventative and reactive electrical and mechanical maintenance on biomass and wood pellet production equipment.
- Diagnosing faults to swiftly resolve issues and minimise downtime, ensuring optimal operational performance.
- Inspecting, maintaining, and troubleshooting:
- Motors and pumps
- Conveyors and gearboxes
- Bearings, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems
- Supporting production teams by responding to breakdowns and ensuring equipment reliability.
- Supporting PLC fault diagnosis, process improvement initiatives, and continuous efficiency enhancements.
- Conducting maintenance inspections, testing, and servicing in accordance with the plant’s planned maintenance programme.
- Ensuring all actions comply with health, safety, and environmental procedures.
- Record-keeping of maintenance activities and contributing to root cause analysis and equipment reliability improvements.
- Collaborating with maintenance, production, and engineering teams to deliver safe and efficient plant operations.
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Requirements
Professional Qualifications
Candidates must hold:
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent qualification in Electrical Engineering.
- 18th Edition Wiring Regulations certification.
- Time-served experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with an electrical bias.
- Strong electrical and mechanical fault-finding and maintenance skills.
Desirable Skills:
- PLC fault-finding experience.
- Technical knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, pumps, motors, and gearboxes.
Personal Attributes
Suited to individuals who:
- Are flexible and willing to work shifts and outdoors.
- Take pride in technical problem-solving and quiet drive within a fast-paced operational environment.
Benefits
- Competitive salary (aligned to experience).
- Overtime opportunities with premium pay + shift allowance.
- Continental shift pattern (arranged by Abellio GTC).
- 33-day annual leave (including bank holidays).
- Additional company benefits (to be discussed).
- Career development within a leading renewable energy business.
- Learn and grow in a modern, continuous manufacturing facility within the sustainable energy sector.
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About Us
As an employment agency, Astute’s Power Team ensures fair and transparent recruitment in line with UK legal standards, promoting diversity and inclusion. We adhere to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative.
If you’ve applied and haven’t received a response within seven days, we regretfully suggest considering your application unsuccessful.
How to Apply
To express interest, please either:
- Complete the application form below, or
- Send an up-to-date CV directly to kmorris@astutepeople.co.uk, or
- Call +44 23 9391 9497 to speak with Karianne Morris (Astute People’s Recruitment Specialist).
Alternatively, connect with Karianne Morris on LinkedIn to explore other opportunities.
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Disclaimer: Astute People acts as an employment agency in relation to this role. Equality regardless of age, race, gender, disability, creed, or sexual orientation is central to our philosophy. All candidates must demonstrate the ability to work in the UK.
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