Trainee Technician

Job description

Job Title: Technical Trainee
Location: Blaise Biogas, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4PN
Salary: Competitive
Job Type: Permanent, Full time
Working Hours / Pattern: 7am - 5pm, Monday to Friday
About Us:
Blaise Biogas are an anaerobic digestion plant, creating energy from waste. Taking food waste and turning it into digestate, whilst using the gas it produces to inject back to the grid and power homes.
About the role:
Blaise Biogas are looking for a Technical Trainee to support the safe, reliable and efficient operation of the Anaerobic Digestion (AD) plant while completing a structured programme of practical and technical development.
Responsibilities:
Assist with the day-to-day operation of the AD plant and associated equipment.
Carry out routine inspections, operational checks and process monitoring.
Monitor pumps, mixers, conveyors, tanks, valves, gas and feed systems.
Assist with feedstock reception, handling and feeding.
Record plant readings and operational information accurately.
Identify and report abnormal conditions, defects, leaks, hazards, spills and unsafe conditions.
Support plant start-up, shutdown, cleaning and preventative maintenance.
Assist with basic mechanical maintenance and fault finding under supervision.
Maintain good housekeeping across operational areas, workshops and stores.
Take increasing responsibility for monitoring plant performance as competence develops.
Knowledge & Development:
Develop an understanding of:
Anaerobic digestion, feedstock preparation and process stability.
Biogas production, CHP engines and/or biomethane upgrading systems.
Digestate handling and storage.
Pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves and instrumentation.
Plant control, monitoring, maintenance and fault diagnosis.
Health, Safety & Training
Follow health, safety, environmental, PPE and safe working procedures.
Understand risk assessments, isolation/Lock Out Tag Out procedures and AD operational hazards.
Participate in inductions, toolbox talks and safety training.
Complete structured training covering AD processes, plant equipment, inspections, maintenance, environmental compliance, emergencies and supervised plant operation.
Complete competency assessment and sign-off.
Development may be supported by a relevant apprenticeship or technical qualification.
About you:
Essentials:
Strong interest in engineering, renewable energy, process operations or practical technical work.
Willingness to learn and undertake structured training.
Practical, hands-on approach....

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

West Malling

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-11-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English