Posted 23 July, 2026
Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer
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Market Harborough, ENG, GB
Full Time
Job Description
Are you a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer looking for a technically varied role within the renewable energy and power generation sector?We are recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join the established maintenance team at a modern biomass gasification power plant near Market Harborough.This is a hands-on engineering position supporting the safe, reliable and efficient operation of a complex process facility. You will work across planned maintenance, reactive breakdowns, condition monitoring, plant outages and engineering improvement projects.The facility processes up to 72,000 tonnes of biomass annually and forms part of an established renewable energy and environmental engineering group.The Role As Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, you will:Complete planned preventative maintenance across mechanical and electrical plantDiagnose and repair faults on pumps, gearboxes, motors, valves and associated equipmentCarry out routine plant inspections and condition-based monitoringRespond to breakdowns and restore plant equipment safely and efficientlySupport the maintenance of control panels, instrumentation and basic electrical systemsAssist with plant modifications, upgrades and improvement projectsMaintain accurate maintenance records using the site CMMSSupport outage planning, scheduling and executionHelp identify and maintain appropriate levels of engineering sparesWork in accordance with site maintenance strategies and industry best practiceSupport compliance relating to pressure systems and lifting equipment inspectionsFollow all site safety procedures, SOPs and company policiesParticipate in a one-in-four call-out rotaThis is a varied role combining day-to-day maintenance with longer-term plant reliability and improvement activity.About You We are looking for an experienced, mechanically biased engineer with a strong background in industrial maintenance.You should have:A recognised apprenticeship or Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, Maintenance Engineering or a related disciplineAt least four years maintenance experience within a heavy industrial or process environmentStrong mechanical fault-finding and diagnostic skillsExperience maintaining pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves and rotating equipmentThe ability to complete both preventative and reactive maintenanceExperience using a CMMS or computerised maintenance systemA proactive approach to plant reliability and continuous improvementA strong commitment to health, safety and environmental complianceThe ability to work independently and as part of a multi-skilled engineering teamRelevant experience could have been gained within:Power generationEnergy from wasteBiomass or renewable energyChemical or petrochemical processingRefiningSteel or metalsWaste treatment or recyclingHeavy manufacturingUtilitiesFood or pharmaceutical processingWhat Is on Offer? Permanent position within the renewable energy sectorTechnically varied work within a modern biomass power plantExposure to complex mechanical, electrical and process equipmentTraining and ongoing professional developmentInvolvement in plant improvement and engineering projectsSupportive and experienced maintenance teamOpportunity to develop broader multi-skilled engineering capabilityAdditional earning potential through the call-out rotaTPBN1_UKTJ
