Biogas Plant Technician - Grantham

RecruitMe; Grantham; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 40,000

Job description

Grantham - Up to £40,000 per annum + Bonus Scheme - 25 days holiday (excluding public holidays), private healthcare, life insurance, pension scheme, and more

Are you a skilled and qualified technician with electrical or mechanical expertise looking to forge your career in renewable energy?

Want to be part of a newly opened cutting-edge biogas plant backed by the UK’s largest pharmaceutical company?

The plant uses innovative carbon capture technology, which collects carbon dioxide (CO2) produced during biomethane generation.

This is your chance to join a fast-growing, sustainable energy sector business and contribute to a cleaner, greener future!

Why Join?

1. Innovative Industry – Work at the forefront of renewable energy and biogas production.
2. Career Growth – Be part of a high-performance team, with training and development opportunities.
3. Job Security – Join a business backed by a major global pharmaceutical brand.

Your Role:

As a Multi-Skilled Technician, you’ll play a key role in ensuring the smooth and efficient running of the biogas plant, gas upgrade plant, gas injection plant, and effluent treatment plant. Your responsibilities will include:

1. Maintenance and Operations – Ensure plant performance is at its best in terms of availability, efficiency, and reliability.
2. SHEQ & Compliance – Maintain a safe, incident-free working environment and uphold industry best practices.
3. Problem Solving & Innovation – Troubleshoot faults, contribute to technical improvements, and optimise processes.
4. Collaboration & Leadership – Support and train colleagues, oversee contractors, and monitor key plant activities.

What we’re looking for:

1. Engineering Expertise – Level 3 NVQ in Electrical Engineering (or equivalent mechanical discipline).
2. Mechanical or Electrical Skills – Strong ability to troubleshoot and repair plant equipment.
3. IT Literate – Good knowledge of Excel and plant monitoring systems.
4. Proactive & Hands-On – Ability to work independently and within a team, making key operational decisions.
5. Call-Out Availability – Willingness to be part of a site call-out rota (with TOIL).

What you’ll get in return:

1. Salary: up to £40k, bonus scheme, 25 days holiday (excl. Public Holidays), private healthcare, life insurance
2. Shifts: Monday to Friday 8am - 4pm
3. 25 days holiday, plus 8 days bank holiday
4. Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
5. Specsavers vouchers (Eye test /VDU glasses/site safety glasses)
6. Enrolment into the pension scheme, 5% employee and 5% employer contribution (Salary sacrifice or relief at source)
7. Company events – Company Day & Christmas party as examples
8. Free on-site parking
9. Group AXA private medical scheme
10. Life assurance scheme
11. Medicash Health Cash Plan
12. Ride to work scheme
13. Long Service – when employees reach 5 years’ service provided with 1 day additional holiday from the following year, up to further 5 days
14. Company sick pay (6 weeks full pay in 12 months rolling period)
15. Enhanced Maternity & Paternity (after a year’s service)
16. Electric vehicle salary sacrifice scheme

If you’re a multi-skilled technician looking for an exciting challenge in the renewable energy sector, apply now and become part of a company driving innovation in biogas production.

Apply today! Join Us & Power a Sustainable Future!