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Kelsey Nineham

Talent Specialist at Astute People Ltd
4.71
from 37 reviews
Job
Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Mechanical Technician to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Gloucestershire. This crucial Mechanical Technician role comes with a salary of £45,500 per year plus benefits and has Monday to Friday working hours. If you’re an experienced Mechanical Technician with a background in power generation or defence and you’re looking to work with an organisation that values integrity and prioritises its people, submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor, you will:
  • Conduct planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical systems and equipment.
  • Ensure compliance with health and safety regulations and site safety rules.
  • Participate in shutdowns and outages, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Work independently and as part of a team, maintaining high performance under pressure.
  • Assist in the prioritisation and organisation of maintenance tasks.
Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Maintenance experience in either power generation including CCGT, biomass, EFW, or alternatively ex forces.
  • Strong knowledge of health and safety legislation and safe working environments.
  • Competence in using relevant software for maintenance reporting and analysis.
Personal skills The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who:
  • Is adaptable, flexible, and able to manage changing priorities.
  • Has excellent analytical and decision-making skills.
  • Is motivated, results-driven, and works well in both team settings and independently.
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role:
  • £45,500 per year.
  • Additional benefits.
  • Monday to Friday, 8 hour shifts.
  • Overtime opportunities.