Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company in the UK to recruit a Mechanical Technician to join its CCGT site in Hertfordshire
The Mechanical Technician role comes with a starting salary of up to £50,000 and a very competitive benefit package including bonus and medical insurance
If you are an experienced, apprentice trained, mechanical engineer with a background in heavy industry or steam processes, and you possess a strong drive to learn, please submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Technician role
Reporting to the Mechanical Team Leader you will:
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Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance activities to ensure plant reliability and availability.
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Plan, prepare and supervise maintenance work, including the development of risk assessments and method statements.
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Manage contractors and service providers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards.
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Support major outages, inspections and overhaul activities, including contractor coordination and quality assurance.
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Participate in the implementation of site safety rules as a Competent Person or Authorised Person, in line with training and competency requirements.
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Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime and improve plant performance.
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Support the delivery of process safety objectives and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards.
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Develop technical specifications and support procurement activities in accordance with company procedures.
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Monitor maintenance costs and contribute to budget management and continuous improvement initiatives.
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Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders to support operational objectives.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
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HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline, or commitment to completing the qualification as part of ongoing development.
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A minimum of three years' experience within power generation, heavy industry or a similar process environment.
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Proven experience carrying out mechanical maintenance, fault finding and contractor management activities.
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Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation, including permit-to-work and safe systems of work.
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Strong organisational, communication and computer skills, with experience supporting maintenance planning, budgeting and contract management activities.
Personal skills
The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who is:
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Self-motivated and capable of working independently while managing competing priorities and responding effectively under pressure.
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A proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills and a positive approach to fault diagnosis and continuous improvement.
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A collaborative team player who embraces change, shares knowledge and promotes a strong safety culture.
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role
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Starting salary of between £47,000 - £50,000
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Bonus up to 17.5% + private medical insurance
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10% pension employer contributions + LTIP entitlement
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