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Maintenance Engineer

📍 Location
musselburgh
⏰ Job Type
Full-time
📅 Posted
June 18, 2026

About the Role

Maintenance Engineer
Pertemps are recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer on a 3-month fixed-term contract.
Pay Rate: £20 per hour
We are seeking a motivated and safety-conscious engineer with mechanical and/or electrical engineering experience to support the operation and maintenance of renewable energy equipment. This role plays a key part in ensuring the safe, efficient and compliant running of plant operations, helping to convert organic food waste into clean energy.
Key Responsibilities:
  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance on mechanical, electrical and PLC systems
  • Respond to equipment breakdowns and complete reactive repairs to minimise downtime
  • Maintain and support specialist equipment, including CHP units, Grid Entry Units and biogas compressors
  • Ensure all work is completed in accordance with health, safety and environmental procedures
  • Monitor operational performance, recording data relating to gas quality, temperat...

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