AD Plant Technician

AD Plant Technician Altera Recruitment Group is supporting a well established renewable energy operator in the search for an experienced Plant Technician to join its on site Engineering team at an anaerobic digestion facility. This is a hands on maintenance role supporting production plant, AD process equipment, pumps, utilities, and site infrastructure. The position suits a practical, proactive technician who enjoys fault finding, improving plant reliability, and working within a safety focused process environment. Key Responsibilities * Planned and reactive maintenance on production plant, AD process equipment, pumps, heating systems, hydraulics, pneumatics, and site infrastructure * Prompt response to breakdowns to minimise downtime and maintain plant availability * Accurate recording of maintenance activities, breakdowns, and corrective actions using a CMMS * Maintain asset data, breakdown history, and maintenance records * Schedule and organise maintenance and improvement works, liaising with suppliers for parts and services * Monitor spare parts stock levels and identify upcoming maintenance risks * Supervise contractors on site, ensuring safe systems of work and RAMS compliance * Carry out pump repairs, refurbishments, and new installations * Support engineering projects and continuous improvement initiatives What we are looking for? Essential * Mechanical or electrical engineering qualification, or time served with strong hands on experience * Minimum two to three years maintenance engineering experience in an industrial or process environment * Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings * Experience using a computerised maintenance management system * Strong understanding of safe systems of work * Full UK driving licence and willingness to take part in a call out rota Desirable * Anaerobic digestion, wastewater, or process plant experience * Working knowledge of pumps, heating systems, hydraulics, and pneumatics * Contractor supervision experience * IOSH, MEWP, or telehandler certification What's on Offer? * Salary £35,000 to £40,000 depending on experience * Full time role, 42.5 hours per week * Call out rota approximately one week in four * Stable position within the renewable energy sector * Opportunity to broaden technical skills across a diverse range of plant systems Apply now to be considered for this opportunity. For further information or a confidential discussion, please contact Altera Recruitment Group