Electrical Multi Skilled Engineer

Company Information:

BioteCH4 are one of the leading AD operators in the UK, handling the collection and transportation of food waste, oils and fats recycling.

We own and operate a group of anaerobic digestion facilities across the UK. We also provide biological support, emergency response and feedstock supply to other operators within the industry. Our industry expertise means we not only have the knowledge and experience to deal with all the food waste the UK produces.

Hemswell Biogas is a large processor of food waste located in Lincolnshire and has been designed to handle a wide range of waste feedstocks. Through a process called Anaerobic Digestion it utilises the waste as a raw material to create methane, which in turn is used to generate both gas and electricity that is 100% renewable and exported to the national grid.

We have an exciting opportunity for a Level 3 qualified Electrical Engineer with mechanical experience to join a great team of people and make a difference within a supportive and values-led Organisation.

Purpose of the role:

The Engineering Team are responsible for the maintenance and repair of all AD Food Waste machinery, process equipment, buildings and site civils. They are responsible for carrying out a proactive engineering approach to improve machinery efficiency and effectiveness through a planned programme of preventative works to the Food Waste AD sites. They are also charged with monitoring the performance of the AD process by interpreting data from SCADA, e.g., Methane/H2S content, tank foaming, etc., and taking the necessary action.

The individual working within the team of engineers need to ensure:

• Adherence to safe working practices
• Timely response to breakdowns
• High quality of maintenance and repair
• A proactive approach to improving machinery efficiency and effectiveness
• Out of hours engineering support (inclusive of weekends) is detailed in the call-out rota

Each AD site will be manned with three Engineers - with the Head of Engineering responsible for planning and assigning duties to all site based engineers and by deploying Group Field Engineers to sites to assist in a planned programme of works. Both Site Engineers and Group Field Engineers will be expected to cover for out of hours engineering support in a site specific call out rota. This will be typically 1 in 4.

Key areas of role responsibility:

• Install, maintain, and enhance engineering systems and components in accordance with project and site requirements and specifications.
• Inspect, test, and diagnose issues with site systems and components. Log any defects or follow up work required on company engineering software system.
• Perform all work in a manner that meets mechanical / electrical specifications, blueprints and standards.
• Ensure adequate inventory of necessary supplies and parts, required for tasks assigned.
• Perform preventative maintenance as required on mechanical / electrical systems and components in accordance with planned works schedule and keep accurate records of this on engineering software system
• Completing Planned Maintenance tasks and recording of corrective actions on the engineering software system
• Reaction to breakdowns ensuring quickest possible response and rectification with follow up of records being updated on engineering software system; timely and with accuracy.
• Assisting the Head of Engineering with scheduling and organisation of maintenance and improvement works
• Liaising with suppliers to source critical parts, and ordering in line with company authorisations on spend
• Ensure stock levels are maintained to a reasonable economic level; that common failure parts are available by identifying spares required with upcoming issues being identified to the Head of Engineering
• Supervise contractors on Food Waste AD sites, ensuring safe systems of work are followed and responsibility of PTW are managed in accordance with company policy
• Completion of project work assigned by Head of Engineering/Project Manager
• Follow company procedures

Health & Safety responsibilities:

• Report and support in accidents, incidents and near miss investigations by providing statements and evidence where required
• Ensure accidents, incidents and near miss reporting procedures are understood and implemented
• Follow and adhere to risk assessment controls and PPE requirements
• Adhere to H&S criteria contained within the company SOP's, Risk Assessments, Policies and Procedures, in accordance with the appropriate H&S legislative elements for the role
• Set a personal example with regard to Health & Safety matters, promoting the safety culture through observations, site standards and workplace safety

Essential candidate criteria:

• Relevant Level 3 engineering qualification held, and minimum of 12 months 'time served' experience in a similar engineering role
• 18th Edition
• Flexibility to perform duties outside of normal working hours including on-call rota
• Ability to read and interpret all Engineering Drawings; Development and Implementation of 'Safe Systems of Work; Ability to identify and highlight potential obstacles, achieve objectives and propose solutions where appropriate
• Experienced in using Maintenance Management System; Directing and supervising of Contractors
• Working at height; Computer Literate; Ability to multi-task; Motivated Self – Starter with good communication skills
• Self-motivated; Courteous and polite to customers and other members of staff; Discretion and ability to handle confidential information. Reliability, discretion, diplomatic manner and impartiality of judgement
• Driving licence or ability to travel between sites is essential

Desirable criteria:

• Fork Lift; Telehandler; MEWP
• Fabricating; Welding

Working Days/Hours: Monday to Friday, 42 hours per week, with an on call element covering out of hours including weekends.

Salary is starting at £45,000 per annum, increasing to £47,500 after a successful probationary period.

Company Benefits: Life assurance scheme; Help at hand app including employee assistance program; company pension scheme; recognition of passing probation; health cash plan; employee referral program; recognition of 2 years' service; recognition of 5 years' service; recognition of 10 years' service; sales lead incentive; staff ideas inbox; company newsletter, cycle to work scheme, buy/sell annual leave scheme.

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent

Pay: £45,000.00-£47,500.00 per year

Benefits:

• Additional leave
• Bereavement leave
• Company pension
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free parking
• Health & wellbeing programme
• Life insurance
• On-site parking
• Referral programme
• Sick pay

Ability to commute/relocate:

• Hemswell DN21: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)

Application question(s):

• Please share your availability for an in-person interview if you are shortlisted

Experience:

• Engineering: 1 year (required)

Licence/Certification:

• 18th Edition (required)
• Level 3 or above Electrical Engineering Qualification (required)

Work authorisation:

• United Kingdom (required)

Work Location: In person