Multi-Skilled Technician - Industrial Biomass Site

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Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading biomass company to recruit a Multi-Skilled Technician for their Biomass site in Stowmarket, Suffolk.

The Multi-Skilled Technician role comes with starting salary of up to 45,000 + benefits.

If you are an apprentice trained multi-skilled engineer, with a BOAS certificate and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Site Manager you will be responsible for:

• Perform necessary mechanical/electrical repairs.
• Conduct planned maintenance, inspections, testing, and record-keeping to ensure compliance with regulations and industry standards related to LTHW, steam, feed water quality, biomass combustion, and Written Scheme Examinations.
• Manage biomass fuel supply, including receiving deliveries, testing, recording results, and handling fuel using a tele-handler.
• Ensure optimal operation of mechanical systems through routine inspections, maintenance, and monitoring of metering equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of fuel supply, maintenance, testing, and HSEQ incidents, using online systems for reporting, risk assessments, and auditing.
• Monitor feed water and emissions quality.
• Promote and enforce health and safety standards on site, including conducting audits, completing risk assessments, and addressing safety concerns with the Head of Industrial Biomass Operations UK and HSEQ Manager.
• Communicate and collaborate with the client's engineering and maintenance teams, maintaining strong working relationships.
• Assist in managing sub-contractors for ongoing operations, maintenance, or capital works.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• NVQ Level 3 or higher in Mechanical, Electrical or Multi-skilled engineering
• BOAS qualification for Steam Operator level.
• Safety certificate such as IOSH, Safety Passport or CSCS card.
• Experience working in a heavy industrial environment, any biomass experience would be hugely beneficial

Personal skills

The Multi-Skilled Technician role would suit someone who is:

• An excellent communicator who can work well in a team or individually.
• Highly motivated with a strong attention to detail
• Able to work a days-only shift pattern

Salary and benefits of the Multi-Skilled Technician role

• Salary of 40,000 - 45,000
• Benefits package including private medical
• Opportunity to join biomass site

INDPOW

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.