Biogas Maintenance Supervisor in Worcester

Job Description

Astute's Renewables Team is partnering with a well‑established business who own and operator their own anaerobic digestion plants, which provide both gas and electricity to the grid. Together we are recruiting a hands‑on Maintenance Supervisor for their site in Worcestershire. The strategically important Maintenance Supervisor role comes with a competitive salary, bonus, healthcare and additional benefits package.

• Coordinate breakdown responses, ensuring the quickest possible resolution.
• Manage contractors, ensuring adherence to safe systems of work and risk assessments.
• Perform planned maintenance tasks, record corrective actions on the Shire system, and manage spare parts ordering and follow‑up.
• Maintain strict adherence to Health & Safety policies.
• Oversee equipment repairs, refurbishments, and new installations/fabrication work.
• Complete timely and accurate documentation.
• Support ongoing project work and assist the operations team as needed.
• Ensure company policies and procedures are followed by all staff and contractors.
• Act as a mentor and role model for new team members.
• Act as a management representative in the absence of the Operations Manager.
• Other duties as required.

• A minimum of NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification.
• Experience operating HMI/SCADA systems.
• Full UK driving Licence.

• Supervisory or management experience in a Maintenance/Engineering role on an anaerobic digestion plant or similar heavy processing environment.
• Over 5 years experience working in a hands‑on engineering position.
• Knowledge of environmental permits, H&S issues and safe working environments.
• Experience of managing budgets.
• Detail‑oriented with excellent problem‑solving skills.
• An effective communicator, both verbally and in writing.

• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Competitive salary depending on experience.
• Bonus scheme based on performance.
• Company vehicle.
• Healthcare.
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression.

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We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK.

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