Dan Grosvenor

Mechanical Field Service Engineer – Heavy Industry Essex Circa £40,000 + overtime + van + laptop+ phone

 

Introduction…

We are actively recruiting for a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to join a leading serving company who operate within various sectors including Power Stations, CHP Plants, Utilities, FMCG, Petrochemical and many more to deliver maintenance, resources, technical support and repairs.

This is a field based position covering Essex and South East parts of London. You may also be required to travel further afield within the UK as they grow their client base.

 

Role & Responsibilities

As a Mechanical Field Service Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Carrying out pre-planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical assets including turbines, pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, etc.
• Providing engineering solutions when immediate spares aren't available (retrofitting, reverse engineering or modifying equipment)
• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices complying with Health and Safety regulations
• Respond to reactive maintenance call outs
• Maintaining accurate maintenance and inspection logs up to date
• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
• Supervising contracted labour when on site

 

Skills & Qualifications

We are looking for a candidate with the following knowledge / qualifications:

• 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 & Benefits

What's on offer for this exciting role:

• Salary up to £40,000 (DOE)
• Overtime (1.5x)
• Company van + mobile + laptop
• Pension
• An opportunity to join a growing organisation

 

To apply for this opportunity simply send a copy of your up-to-date CV and covering letter to [email protected] or call Kyle Shinn on 02392 288 284 who can tell you more.

Astutes Power Team are working with a leading Waste Management company who own and operate one of the largest Energy from Waste plants in the UK. We are looking for a Weighbridge Operative to join the team, on nights, as part of their operations department. As Weighbridge Operative you will be responsible for managing site access and ensuring all incoming deliveries are accurately recorded as per contracts and environmental permits. This is a week on week off rotation, covering 12 hour shifts Sunday night through to Thursday night. With their existing site already in commercial operation, and a new facility under construction next door, this is an exciting opportunity to join a leading sector employer. If you would like to discuss this role & the package available, please apply / contract Astute. Responsibilities and duties of the Security and Weighbridge Operative role: Reporting to the Process Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Maintain the health, safety, and security standards across the site
• Ensure full site compliance with environmental legislation and regulations
• Manage plant and equipment operations, including weighbridge inspections and defect reporting
• Oversee and control all weighbridge movements from start to finish
• Maintain accurate waste input records, consumable delivery logs, daily site diaries, and all required Weighbridge documentation in line with company procedures
• Coordinate the site induction process, including issuing and managing site access cards
• Conduct site inductions for contractors, delivery drivers, and visitors
• Manage internal and external communications and associated documentation
• Demonstrate flexibility to meet operational requirements as needed

Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following:

• It would be advantageous to have completed an engineering apprenticeship

Personal skills The Security and Weighbridge Operative role would suit someone who is:

• Experienced in handling Weighbridge Operations
• Competent with IT systems to accurately record data
• Able to work alone
• Comfortable working night shifts

Salary and benefits of the Security and Weighbridge Operative role

• Competitive salary up to £31,919 per annum (DOE)
• 25 days annual leave plus bank holidays
• Flexible benefits package including overtime, pension contribution.

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