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Mechanical Technician CCGT

11 days ago

Hoddesdon

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: Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance activities to ensure plant reliability and availability. Plan, prepare and supervise maintenance work, including the development of risk assessments and method statements. Manage contractors and service providers to ensure work is completed safely, efficiently and to the required standards. Support major outages, inspections and overhaul activities, including contractor coordination and quality assurance. Participate in the implementation of site safety rules as a Competent Person or Authorised Person, in line with training and competency requirements. Diagnose mechanical faults and implement effective solutions to minimise downtime and improve plant performance. Support the delivery of process safety objectives and ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards. Develop technical specifications and support procurement activities in accordance with company procedures. Monitor maintenance costs and contribute to budget management and continuous improvement initiatives. Maintain effective working relationships with suppliers, contractors and internal stakeholders to support operational objectives. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: HNC (or equivalent) in an Engineering discipline, or commitment to completing the qualification as part of ongoing development. A minimum of three years' experience within power generation, heavy industry or a similar process environment. Proven experience carrying out mechanical maintenance, fault finding and contractor management activities. Working knowledge of health, safety and environmental legislation, including permit-to-work and safe systems of work. 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: Self-motivated and capable of working independently while managing competing priorities and responding effectively under pressure. A proactive problem solver with strong analytical skills and a positive approach to fault diagnosis and continuous improvement. A collaborative team player who embraces change, shares knowledge and promotes a strong safety culture. Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role Starting salary of between £47,000 - £50,000 Bonus up to 17.5% + private medical insurance 10% pension employer contributions + LTIP entitlement (#LI-RW1) 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. TPBN1_UKTJ

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