Greenergy
Mechanical Technician
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Department: Biofuels
Location: Seal Sands
Description
Greenergy delivers safe, efficient and reliable fuel solutions to customers across road, aviation and marine sectors. As an international transportation fuel supplier, we combine traditional and renewable energy solutions to support our customers through the energy transition.
Commitment to innovation and a drive to do things differently have seen Greenergy grow from a bedroom start-up to supply transport fuels in the UK, Ireland and Canada, as well as being a leading European manufacturer of waste-based renewables.
Are you a time-served Mechanical Technician looking for a hands-on role in a process plant environment? We’re looking for someone to join our Teesside biodiesel plant, supporting safe and reliable production through mechanical maintenance, repair, inspection and installation work.
You’ll be involved in both planned and reactive maintenance across a range of mechanical equipment, including pumps, centrifuges, rotating equipment, valves and associated systems. This role would suit someone with strong fault-finding skills, a safety-first approach and the ability to work well independently and as part of a wider maintenance team.
This is a 37.5 hour per week role, working Monday to Friday, with the opportunity for overtime and call-outs.
Key Responsibilities
Mechanical Maintenance & Reliability
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance and reactive maintenance activities on plant equipment
- Strip, inspect, service, repair, and overhaul pumps, centrifuges, rotating equipment, valves, and associated mechanical systems
- Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective corrective actions to minimise downtime
- Install, assemble, and commission mechanical equipment in accordance with engineering specifications and maintenance procedures
- Interpret engineering drawings, mechanical schematics, technical manuals, and maintenance documentation
- Support plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and emergency breakdown response activities
- Identify opportunities to improve equipment reliability and maintenance effectiveness.
Maintenance Execution & Asset Care
- Execute maintenance work in accordance with maintenance schedules and work orders
- Assist in developing maintenance solutions using technical documentation, reliability reports, and engineering standards
- Maintain plant equipment to maximise operational performance and asset life
- Ensure all maintenance work is completed to a high standard and within agreed timescales
- Support equipment inspections and condition monitoring activities.
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Safety, Compliance & Systems
- Ensure all activities are completed in accordance with QA, Health, Safety & Environmental (HS&E) procedures and site standards
- Operate within permit-to-work, isolation, and risk assessment systems.
- Support permit preparation and site coordination to ensure safe execution of maintenance activities
- Maintain accurate maintenance records within the site CMMS/Maintenance Management System
- Ensure compliance with site procedures, engineering standards, and regulatory requirements
- Always promote and maintain excellent health and safety performance.
Teamwork & Continuous Improvement
- Work effectively both independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary maintenance team
- Support the Mechanical Supervisor in delivering maintenance and reliability objectives
- Foster a positive team culture and contribute technical expertise to improve maintenance practices
- Collaborate effectively with Operations, EC&I, Fabrication, and contractor teams
- Participate in continuous improvement initiatives and be willing to learn new skills and techniques
- Support activities at other Greenergy locations when required by the business.
Skills, Knowledge and Expertise
Essential:
- Time-served Mechanical Technician with strong industrial maintenance experience, ideally gained within a chemical processing, manufacturing, energy or heavy industrial environment
- Level 3 NVQ (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering, Building Services, or a related discipline
- Experience maintaining and repairing pumps, centrifuges, rotating equipment, valves, and associated plant equipment
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, mechanical schematics, and technical documentation
- Experience working with contractors and multi-disciplinary maintenance teams
- Computer literate with experience using maintenance management systems (CMMS)
- Strong understanding of permit-to-work systems and safe working practices
- Good fault-finding, problem-solving, and diagnostic skills.
- Strong communication and cross-functional working skills
- Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
- High attention to detail and commitment to delivering quality workmanship
- Flexible and adaptable approach to changing business priorities.
- Positive, proactive attitude with a strong team ethic
- Demonstrated commitment to safety and continuous improvement
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Desirable:
- Experience within biodiesel, biofuels, chemical processing, or similar industrial environments
- Experience working in hazardous areas and with ATEX-rated equipment
- Experience supporting plant shutdowns, turnarounds, and capital projects
- Knowledge of condition monitoring and reliability improvement techniques.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation: Enjoy a competitive salary, enhanced by a discretionary bonus scheme that rewards both business and individual performance.
- Private medical insurance: Prioritise your health with comprehensive private medical insurance, including access to online GP services from AXA for you and your family.
- Enhanced company pension: Secure your future with enhanced company pension contributions that support your long-term financial goals.
- Cycle to work scheme: Embrace a sustainable lifestyle with our cycle to work scheme.
- Season ticket loan: Spread the cost of your commute and take advantage of annual discounts with an interest free season ticket loan.
- Volunteering and charity: We encourage you to give back to the community through volunteering days and charitable initiatives.
- Enhanced holiday allowance: Enjoy 25 days of annual leave, in addition to bank holidays.
- Global travel insurance: Travel with peace of mind, courtesy of worldwide multi-trip travel insurance coverage for you and your family.
- Employee discount platform: Access exclusive discounts through our employee discount platform.
- Enhanced parental leave: Generous maternity and paternity pay to support you and your family when you need it most.
Greenergy are proud to be an equal opportunities employer and we are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff. We believe that diversity and inclusion among our colleagues is critical to our success as a global company. Employment at Greenergy is based solely on a person's merit and qualifications directly related to professional competence. We do not discriminate against any employee or applicant because of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy, maternity, race, religion or belief, marriage and civil partnerships.
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