Mechanical Engineer

Our client who is a well-established specialist in Energy generation equipment, is currently looking to recruit a Mechanical Engineer who will oversee the Northeast and York areas, maintaining all generator sets, plan, heat transfer equipment and gas systems. In order to secure this candidate, they are offering a competitive salary of up to £41,600, a generous holiday package totalling 33 days (including bank holidays) and other benefits such as Private Healthcare.

• Day to day operations and maintenance including but not limited to; fault diagnosis, location and rectification.
• Lead, supervise and undertake the overhaul of reciprocating generator set
• Planned maintenance and breakdown response for the generator sets with minimum outages.
• A commitment to continuous enhancement of skills and knowledge.
• Seek guidance and advice from the Engineering and Management team in anything you are unsure of.
• Ensuring a stock of basic spare parts as detailed by the Area Supervisor is replenished and always to hand should there be a breakdown or unscheduled overhaul required.
• A commitment to Health, Safety Quality and Environmental practices
• Reducing the company's reliance on contractors wherever this is economically prudent.
• Compliance and implementation of company protection procedures with a proactive approach to maintaining, monitoring, reporting and auditing.
• Managing your time and travel effectively, staying away from home where appropriate.

• Extensive knowledge and experience with leading the overhaul of reciprocating generator sets
• Knowledge and experience of Electrical, Heat and Mechanical maintenance.
• Familiar with electric control systems 12v DC - 415v AC 30ø
• Gassafe accreditation (or ability to complete accreditation within probation)
• Experience working with Landfill Gas/specialist fuels/generators is advantageous.
• Full Driving Licence

• Salary: £41,600 OTE of £48k
• Call out rota payment circa £2k
• 40-hour week Monday - Friday
• Company Vehicle
• Holiday Package: 25 days + 8BH + Birthday+ Option to buy/sell up to 5 days
• Private Healthcare
• Bonus scheme
• Death in Service x4 salary
• Pension

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