Kelsey Nineham

Astute are looking for an Operations Technician to join the expanding Operations Team on a Combined Heat and Power facility in East London. Utilising the latest technology, the site is producing 17MW of Heat & Power from used fats, oils and greases (FOGS) from the local area.   Reporting to the Site Operations Supervisor you will be part of a Shift Team (sometimes alone) responsible for the safe and efficient running of the CHP in line with business and statutory needs. If you have the right skills & experience and want to find out more, please get in touch!     Responsibilities and duties: As an Operations Technician, you will be responsible for:

• Operating the plant to ensure compliance in line with Company and Client procedures
• Carrying out first line maintenance to ensure plant availability and performance is at a high level whilst ensuring adherence with safety, environmental and statutory requirements.
• Identifying and reporting plant defects, observations and anomalies that may affect the safety of the site or operation of the plant
• Completing assigned safety duties, including safe systems of work, setting people to work and the company’s safety systems
• Assisting the Operations Supervisor with projects and outage preparation
• Controlling the offloading of materials onto site, this may include road tanker fuel, oil and urea deliveries and directing the right material to dedicated storage tanks.

    Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• C&G/NVQ Level 3 minimum in Engineering/Plant Operations or Apprentice qualified
• IOSH or H&S certificate

    Personal skills The Operations Technician would suit someone with:

• Mechanical/Electrical maintenance skillset
• Minimum 3 years of experience working in Power Generation in an Operations based role
• Royal Navy Marine Engineer Leading Marine Engineers are welcome to apply
• Comfortable working alone and as part of a time during a shift

    Salary and benefits of the Operations Technician role

• Competitive Salary
• Excellent Benefits Package
• Opportunity to join a CHP power plant

    INDPOW

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Mechanical Technician to work at a CHP plant in Seascale, Cumbria. This Mechanical Technician role comes with a competitive salary and an attractive benefits package. If you’re a skilled Mechanical Technician with experience in maintaining rotating equipment, steam systems, and valves, and are looking to join a company that values integrity and excellence, submit your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and Duties Reporting to the Site Mechanical Engineer, you will:

• Perform planned and reactive mechanical maintenance to ensure efficient plant operations.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical issues, providing detailed records in the site’s CMMS (Maximo).
• Develop and refine maintenance procedures and technical documentation.
• Supervise contractors, ensuring compliance with safety and environmental standards.
• Ensure alignment with industry regulations such as PSSR, DSEAR, HASAWA, and LOLER.
• Provide technical support and out-of-hours assistance when required.

Professional Qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• A mechanical apprenticeship or an NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in a mechanical discipline.
• Proven experience in maintaining rotating equipment and steam systems.
• Familiarity with CMMS for reporting and work tracking.
• IOSH certification and awareness of relevant legislation would be helpful.

Personal Skills The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who:

• Works well in a collaborative team environment.
• Maintains a strong focus on safety and quality standards.
• Communicates effectively with internal and external stakeholders.
• Is proactive and detail-oriented in problem-solving.

Salary and Benefits of the Mechanical Technician Role

• Competitive salary and benefits package.

INDPOW  

Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Mechanical Technician to work at a CCGT plant near Manchester.

This crucial Mechanical Technician role comes with a competitive salary plus benefits.

If you’re a Mechanical Technician with experience in power generation or heavy industrial environments and are 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 Mechanical Team Leader, you will:

• Perform maintenance on mechanical equipment associated with the power plant and its auxiliaries, adhering to the highest safety standards.
• Fault-find and maintain assets, utilising your specialist technical knowledge.
• Ensure accurate maintenance records using the CMMS system.
• Supervise and direct contractors as required.
• Contribute to the creation and implementation of procedures and working instructions.
• Uphold corporate and statutory safety and environmental obligations.
• Participate in the on-call system to address operational and maintenance issues.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• A time-served apprenticeship in a relevant mechanical discipline.
• A recognised engineering qualification, at least at craft level.
• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in mechanical maintenance.

Personal skills

The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who:

• Is a strong team player and a self-starter with excellent multi-tasking abilities.
• Has the ability to communicate effectively with staff across all levels.
• Demonstrates strong organisational skills and the ability to prioritise tasks.

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role

• Competitive salary plus benefits.
• Monday to Friday, 37 hours per week. 

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