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Louis Fuller

Recruitment Partner at Astute People Ltd
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UPS Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Field Service Engineer
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Mechanical Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s  Team is partnering with a leading service company to recruit a Mechanical Field Service Technician for its sites mainly in Essex and South East. The Mechanical Field Service Technician role comes with a salary of up to £40,000. If you’re a Mechanical Field Service Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does then submit your CV to apply today..

Responsibilities and Duties of the Mechanical Technician role   Reporting to the Mechanical Supervisor you will:
  • Understand and be capable of delivering the high levels of quality workmanship to tight timescales expected of our clients and their customers.
  • Undertaking maintenance and associated tasks related to Mechanical equipment, to a high standard, working alone or as part of a team.
  • Taking responsibility for accurate fault diagnosis and implementation of work with consideration of cost, reliability and availability.
  • Working in a flexible manner within levels of competency to contribute to the delivery of work programmes alongside other disciplines and work teams on site.
  • Adhering to the Client safety rules and procedures and perform roles within the rules following training and accreditation.
  • Be able to respond positively when unforeseen circumstances occur.

Professional qualifications   We are looking for someone with the following:
  • Time Served Apprenticeship in a Mechanical Engineering field
  • Strong experience working with rotating equipment such as Steam Turbines, Gas Turbines and associated equipment
  • Experience working in a heavy process environment such as a power station, refinery, chemical plant or paper mill.
  • As this is a field based role, a full UK driving licence is a necessity

 

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Field Service Technician role
  • Salary up to £40,000 per annum
  • Company van + mobile + laptop
  • OT

 

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Generator Technician
PERMANENT
  • TERMS: permanent

Astute’s Power Servicing team is partnering with a well-established critical power company to recruit a Generator Engineer for a field based role.

The strategically important Generator Engineer role comes with a salary of up to £50,000 + Van + Benefits.

If you’re a Generator Engineer and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

 

Responsibilities and duties of the Generator Engineer role

Reporting to the Service Coordinator you will:

  • Carry out generator installations from delivery through to operational sign-off.
  • This candidate will become involved in other aspects of our operations such as generator installation and fabrication work, and UPS battery build installations.
  • Perform major and minor servicing on diesel and gas generators.
  • Conduct generator load bank testing to verify operational performance.
  • Deliver diesel fuel to site using a road tow fuel bowser.
  • Troubleshoot and repair faults on generator mechanical, electrical, and control systems.
  • Carry out site surveys and inspections of generator-associated equipment (mechanical and electrical).

 

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Time-served or apprentice-trained engineer in a relevant mechanical or electrical discipline.
  • 1+ years’ experience in generator installation, maintenance, and fault finding.
  • Strong understanding of diesel and gas generator systems, control panels, and switchgear would be advantageous.
  • Ability to interpret electrical and mechanical schematics.
  • Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel nationwide.

 

Personal skills

The Generator Field Engineer role would suit someone who is:

  • Proactive problem-solver with a practical, hands-on approach.
  • Strong communicator with the ability to work independently and in a team environment.
  • Organised, detail-focused, and able to produce accurate service documentation.

 

Salary and benefits of the Generator Engineer role
  • Salary up to £50,000
  • Company van, tools, and PPE provided
  • Overtime opportunities and travel allowances
  • Training and career progression pathways

 

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