Kelsey Nineham

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 £50,000 - £60,000 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

• £50,000 - £60,000 + benefits 

• Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm 

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