Renewable Energy

Senior Maintenance Engineer

Up to £49,000 + Overtime + Bonus + Excellent Benefits

Bedford

MC Technical Recruitment is currently looking to recruit a Senior Maintenance Engineer to join a leading anaerobic digestion company at their facility near Bedford. This is a fantastic opportunity to join one of the UK’s largest independent AD operators, supporting the safe, compliant, and efficient running of a key site.

As the Senior Maintenance Engineer, you will:

• Deputise for the Site Manager and support day-to-day site operations
• Lead the Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) system and oversee downtime planning for cost-effective overhauls
• Manage and prioritise reactive maintenance and repairs to reduce operational disruptions
• Support safety, compliance, and engineering best practice across the site
• Monitor site remotely and be part of the on-call rota for out-of-hours support

• Carrying out maintenance on Electrical and Mechanical plant on a food waste Anaerobic Digestion site
• Managing a maintenance budget and cost control
• Overseeing junior members of the team when required
• Other duties as required

To be considered for this role you should have:

• A qualification in mechanical or electrical engineering (or strong industry experience)
• Proven background in a process industry (e.g. AD, energy, utilities, waste, manufacturing)
• Knowledge of PLC controls or electronics is advantageous
• Experience with maintenance systems, cost control, and managing engineering budgets
• Familiarity with health and safety systems and environmental compliance is desirable
• A flexible, self-motivated, and adaptable approach with strong people and team leadership skills
• Full UK driving licence and the ability to gain a telehandler licence

What’s On Offer:

• Competitive salary of up to £49,000 (depending on experience)
• Bonus scheme and overtime opportunities
• On call allowance (1 in 4 rota)
• 25 days’ holiday + bank holidays
• Pension and life assurance
• Opportunities for training and professional development

To Apply:

If you are interested in this role, please apply via the link below or contact Matt George at MC Technical Recruitment on 01489 533 030 / matt@mctechnical.co.uk for a confidential chat.