Astute's Power team is partnering with a Global Power Generator, with assets in the UK and Australasia, to recruit a Mechanical Technician for their Gas Fired Power Station based in the Southeast of England, capable of producing around 732MW of power.

The Mechanical Technician role comes with a highly competitive salary, bonus and excellent benefits package.

If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Team Leader you will:

Fault finding, inspecting and maintaining mechanical assets across the power station including pumps, compressors, valves, turbines, pipework etc.
Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the sites CMMS for maintenance management, safety systems, investigation and performance tools, document control and procedure revision systems.
Supervising and directing contractors.
Assisting with day-day planning, outage planning, co-ordination and management of contract support organisations.
Carry out project work and activities as directed.
Ensuring HSE compliance at all times.
Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

A relevant engineering or technical qualification at level 3 as a minimum (City & Guilds / NVQ)
Ideally a ONC / HNC / HND in a Mechanical engineering field
IOSH or NEBOSH or similar in Health & Safety
Personal skills

The role would suit someone who has:

At least five years operations experience in the power generation or waste/recycling industry. This can include CCGT, coal, CHP, energy from waste or biomass.
Significant knowledge of mechanical maintenance gained in the power generation sector - ideally CCGT. Experience in other heavy industry will be considered e.g. chemical, pharmaceutical, steel works, paper mill etc
Familiar with regulatory compliance such as LOLER, PUWER & PSSR
Excellent IT skills and the ability to use a CMMS
Excellent team work and communication skills
Proactive attitude towards health & safety
Salary and benefits of the role

A highly competitive salary
A performance related bonus
Excellent Pension Package
Medical Cover
Further benefits available
INDPOW

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