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Mechanical technician

Peterborough
Astute People
Mechanical technician
€50,500 a year
Posted: 2 March
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Overview

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market‑leading Energy company to recruit a Mechanical Technician for their gas‑fired power station in Peterborough.

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, upload your CV to apply today.


Salary and Benefits

A starting basic salary of £48,000 – £53,000, plus overtime, bonus, private medical insurance and other excellent benefits.


Responsibilities

* Carrying out fault diagnosis, repairs, planned and unplanned maintenance activities on all mechanical assets to maximise plant availability including gas turbine, valves, pumps, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics, etc.
* Assisting during major maintenance periods, shutdowns, outages etc. when required to ensure maximum plant availability and efficiency.
* Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the site's Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
* Supervising and directing on‑site contractors when required.
* Working within the company health, safety and environmental processes and procedures at all times.


Professional Qualifications

* Time‑served apprenticeship with an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant discipline such as Mechanical Engineering.
* A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH is advantageous but not a necessity.


Personal Skills, Prior Experience and Knowledge

* Excellent technical knowledge of mechanical equipment (gas turbines, pumps, valves, etc.).
* Hands‑on maintenance experience gained in a heavy process environment such as power stations, chemical plants, refineries, steel works, etc.
* Ex‑Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers would be suitable.
* Some experience with planning and scoping works with the ability to complete small projects.
* Experience with CMMS (Computerised Maintenance Management Systems).


Equal Opportunities

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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