Job title: Mechanical Site Engineer
Job type: Permanent
Emp type: Full-time
Industry: Renewables
Sub-Industry: Energy From Waste
Functional Expertise: EFW or ERF
Salary type: Annual
Salary: Negotiable
Location: Suffolk
Job ID: 48725

Job Description

Location: Suffolk
Salary: Competitive + bonus + on-call allowance
Sector: Energy

An established energy operator is looking to appoint a Mechanical Site Engineer to support the operation and maintenance of a Biomass energy facility.

This is a hands-on role focused on maintaining plant performance, reliability, and compliance across a busy industrial site.


The Role

  • Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on biomass and gas boiler systems
  • Diagnose faults, troubleshoot issues, and complete repairs to minimise downtime
  • Support the continuous operation of the plant through routine inspections and monitoring
  • Assist with fuel handling operations, including deliveries, testing, and system feeding
  • Work closely with site teams and contractors to coordinate maintenance activities
  • Participate in the on-call rota responding to plant issues and outages
  • Maintain accurate maintenance, compliance, and HSEQ records

Key Responsibilities

  • Mechanical maintenance across boilers, pumps, valves, and associated systems
  • Monitoring plant performance and adjusting where required
  • Ensuring compliance with industry regulations and site procedures
  • Supporting subcontractor activities and permit systems
  • Maintaining high standards of housekeeping and safety across the site
  • Supporting stock control for tools and spare parts

Requirements

  • Mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ / C&G / HNC or equivalent)
  • Strong experience in an industrial or energy environment
  • Experience working with boilers, steam systems, or similar plant
  • Good understanding of HSEQ standards and compliance
  • Ability to work independently and respond to callouts

Desirable

  • Biomass or energy-from-waste experience
  • BOAS certification (Steam)
  • Telehandler licence
  • Experience using CMMS / DCS / BMS systems