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Mechanical Technician - Energy from Waste Power Station

Astute People
Posted a day ago, valid for 16 days
Location

Ardley, Oxfordshire OX27 7PF, England

Salary

£50,646 per annum

Contract type

Full Time

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  • Astute's Power Team is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a leading Energy from Waste company near Bicester, Oxfordshire.
  • The role offers a competitive salary of £45,774, along with additional allowances and benefits that can significantly increase total earnings.
  • Candidates should have hands-on maintenance experience with mechanical systems and ideally possess an NVQ Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering.
  • The position requires prior experience in a heavy engineering environment, such as power generation or petrochemicals, and Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers are also welcome to apply.
  • Interested applicants should upload their CVs, as the company values training and professional development for its employees.

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste (EfW) industry, to recruit for a Mechanical Technician to join their Energy from Waste Power Station near Bicester, Oxfordshire.

The vital Mechanical Technician role comes with a basic salary of 45,774 + partial shift allowance of 2,217 + Location living allowance of 2,654 + Overtime + Call out payments + up to 10% Bonus + benefits.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.


Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

  • Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including steam boilers, pumps, gearboxes, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressed air systems, etc.
  • Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
  • To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements
  • Assisting in plant developments and projects
  • Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
  • Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
  • To ensure the availability of plant spares



Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

  • Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering
  • A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous



Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who has:

  • Hands on maintenance experience with mechanical systems including, boilers, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, cranes etc
  • Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc.
  • Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered for this opportunity



Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role

  • A basic salary of 45,774
  • Partial shift allowance of 2,217
  • Location living allowance of 2,654
  • Up to 10% Bonus
  • Overtime
  • Call out payments
  • Other benefits

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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.

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