Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy from waste company to recruit a Mechanical Technician for their site in North Yorkshire.
The Mechanical Technician role comes with a salary of up to £48,000.
If you are an apprentice trained Mechanical Technician with experience on a heavy industrial site then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Technician
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager, you will:
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Carry out planned preventive maintenance and corrective mechanical repairs to maximise plant availability.
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Diagnose and troubleshoot mechanical faults across equipment in Mechanical Treatment, Anaerobic Digestion, and Incineration areas.
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Complete all maintenance records and work orders accurately within the CMMS system.
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Support safe working practices by following permits, risk assessments, and leading by example during toolbox talks and handovers.
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Assist with monitoring plant performance and work closely with operations and engineering teams to meet site KPIs.
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Coordinate with contractors and suppliers during on-site maintenance or repair activities.
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Contribute to managing mechanical spare parts, ensuring stock accuracy and availability.
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Provide support and guidance to less experienced team members, helping to develop technical capability within the team.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or time-served mechanical apprenticeship.
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Proven experience carrying out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance, including fault-finding and repair activities.
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Strong understanding of Safe Systems of Work, including risk assessments and permit-to-work processes.
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Competence using Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) for recording maintenance activities.
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Ability to liaise effectively with contractors, suppliers, and internal teams to support maintenance operations.
Personal skills
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Safety-focused, proactive, and dependable with a hands-on approach to problem solving.
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Strong communicator with a collaborative mindset and willingness to support wider engineering and operations teams.
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Organised, detail-oriented, and committed to maintaining high standards of performance and compliance.
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role:
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Salary of £45,000 - £48,000
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Benefits package and over time payment
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Opportunity to join leading energy company
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