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Astute's Power team is partnering with a large Energy company to recruit a Mechanical Technician for its site near Ashington, Northumberland.
The Mechanical Technician role comes with a starting salary of 47,000 + a great benefits package including private medical.
If you're an apprentice-trained Mechanical Technician with experience on heavy industrial sites and are looking to work in the Power sector, then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Shift Engineer you will:
Perform planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical equipment.
Carry out fault-finding and rectify problems.
Work to site safety rules and Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)
Assist with scheduling outage activities as required.
Update the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)
Develop and implement procedures, instructions, risk assessments and method statements. Lead site based mechanical RCA and defect elimination initiatives to minimise production downtime.
Provide support across our partner sites where you have specific expertise and experience.
Demonstrate the highest personal health and safety standards at all times and work effectively with other team members to carry out the tasks safely and effectively.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
- A time-serviced apprenticeship (NVQ level 3 / EITB) in Mechanical Engineering (essential)
- HNC in relevant subject (desirable)
- IOSH certificate (desirable)
- Ability to work a continental shift rotation (days & nights)
Personal skills
The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who has:
Excellent teamwork skills
Self-motivated individual
Strong IT skills
Salary and benefits of Mechanical Technician role
Starting salary of 47,760
Salary to rise to 51,900 after probation
Private medical
Benefits package
INDPOW
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.
