Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Gloucestershire.
This Mechanical Engineer role comes with a salary of £55,000 - £62,000 per year plus benefits and has Monday to Friday working hours.
If you’re an experienced Mechanical Technician or Engineer with a background in heavy process industries or defence, submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Engineer role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:
- Oversee mechanical maintenance of plant equipment
- Monitor rotating machinery and ensure safe operation
- Coordinate shutdown and maintenance planning across disciplines
- Maintain compliance with statutory inspections and documentation
- Manage safety systems, lifting gear, and pressure systems
- Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations
- Lead mechanical personnel and manage related departmental duties
- Review and recommend spare parts holdings
- Set and manage the mechanical department budget
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- Engineering background within power generation such as Energy from Waste, CCGT, Biomass, Oil, Coal, or marine engineering
- Competency in relevant safety legislation and industry standards
- 5+ years of relevant experience
- Familiarity with equipment inspections, safe systems of work, and technical documentation
Personal skills
The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who is:
- Comfortable working in a demanding environment
- Effective at prioritising and decision-making
- Confident with written and verbal communication
- Computer literate
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role
- £55,000 - £62,000 + benefits
- Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm
- Overtime at 1.5x hourly rate
- 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
- Pension contribution and discretionary bonus scheme
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