Mechanical Technician - Energy from Waste

Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a full-time position at an Energy from Waste Power Station in Bedfordshire, UK. The role involves maintenance of mechanical assets such as pumps and valves, ensuring compliance with regulations, and assisting in plant projects. Candidates should have a relevant engineering qualification and at least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience. The salary is £49,680 per year with additional benefits.
Astute's Power Team are looking for a Mechanical Technician to join a large, modern Energy from Waste Power Station located in Bedfordshire. The facility, which is now in full time operation, will provide a vital outlet for the sustainable disposal of over 545,000 tonnes of residual waste per year and will generate over 60 megawatts of low carbon energy - enough electricity to meet the needs of over 112,500 homes. The successful applicant will be responsible for supporting the Mechanical Team Leader in performing pre-planned and reactive maintenance of all Mechanical assets on site including conveyors, pumps, valves, compressors, pipework, boilers and auxiliary plant. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch! Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Technician role Reporting to the Mechanical Team Leader, you will be responsible for: * Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including pumps, gearboxes, valves, etc. * Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices * To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements * Assisting in plant developments and projects * Supervising and setting to work on site contractors. * Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS * Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination. * To ensure the availability of plant spares Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: * An engineering qualification in a relevant Mechanical engineering field. Ideally a minimum Level 3. HNC / ONC / HND would be advantageous. * IOSH or NEBOSH certificate Personal skills The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who has: * Ideally have at least 5 years of hands-on maintenance experience with mechanical systems including pumps, compressors, boilers, steam equipment, gearboxes, cranes etc. * Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc. Royal Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered. * Ability to work at heights and in confined spaces and able to lift heavy items. Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role * Industry competitive salary * Pension * Bonus opportunity * Further full company benefits * Opportunity to join a modern Energy from Waste plant INDPOW Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.