Biogen
Plant Maintenance Engineer
Plant Maintenance Engineer at Biogen, based in Atherstone, West Midlands (Region), paying £40,000 - £45,000 per annum. This is a permanent role.
- Pay
- £40,000 - £45,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Permanent · On site · Weekend work
- Location
- Atherstone, West Midlands (Region)
- Closing date
- Sector
- Maintenance Engineer
Bang in line with the market for maintenance engineer
Reference 57458380
About the role
You will join us as a Plant Maintenance Engineer who will support the Site Manager with the safe operation of the site, Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) System, planned down time of key equipment for planned, safe and cost effective overhaul.
Plant Engineer Requirements
The successful candidate will be qualified in electrical or mechanical engineering, ideally with experience from a related process industry. Experience in engineering, PLC controls or electronics would also be an advantage. You will ideally hold a qualification or possess experience in materials handling, confined spaces, working at heights and first aid. Training will be provided to achieve in house WAMITAB competency standards and a NEBOSH general certificate, if these are not already held.
You will have the ability to follow procedure and protocol, experience of cost control and working within budget and adapt to changing circumstances effectively. Be self-motivated, flexible and a great team player but also confident to work on your own. It is desirable that you have experience of environmental, safety and quality management systems. Experience of working with planned preventive maintenance systems is also essential for this position.
Due to the nature of the role a full UK driving licence is required. You will have the ability to operate a telehandler truck and obtain a telehandler licence. The role will work a shift pattern including weekends on a rota basis, call out and remote monitoring of the AD Process. Overtime is paid for approved additional hours worked.
About Biogen (UK) Ltd
Having expanded its food waste recycling network through acquisition, it has a combined network of nineteen AD plants located across England, Scotland and Wales that provide cost-effective, low carbon, food and organic waste management solutions. Working with supermarkets, the hospitality industry, food manufacturers and local authorities across the UK, the AD sites recycle over half a million tonnes of food waste and agri feedstocks each year.
Location: Merevale Lane, Baxterley CV9 2LA
Job type: Full Time, permanent, 42 hours per week working a shift pattern on a rota, plus remote monitoring.
Salary: between £40,000 - £45,000 per annum dependent on experience + allowance + overtime
Benefits: 23 days leave (equivalent to 6.6 weeks holiday), 4% employer pension and x4 life assurance
You may have experience of the following: Plant Engineer, Plant Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineering, Mechanical Engineering, Engineer, Plant Maintenance Engineer, Plant Engineering, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineering etc
Reference: 57458380 · Posted 4 days ago · Closes 11 Nov 2026 · Listed via Biogen
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