Mechanical Engineer (BBBH28734) Stonehouse, England
Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Gloucestershire.
This Mechanical Engineer role comes with a salary of £55,000 - £62,000 per year plus benefits and has Monday to Friday working hours.
If you’re an experienced Mechanical Technician or Engineer with a background in heavy process industries or defence, submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Engineer role
Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:
* Oversee mechanical maintenance of plant equipment
* Monitor rotating machinery and ensure safe operation
* Coordinate shutdown and maintenance planning across disciplines
* Maintain compliance with statutory inspections and documentation
* Manage safety systems, lifting gear, and pressure systems
* Support accident, incident and near‑miss investigations
* Lead mechanical personnel and manage related departmental duties
* Review and recommend spare parts holdings
* Set and manage the mechanical department budget
We are looking for someone with the following:
* Engineering background within power generation such as Energy from Waste, CCGT, Biomass, Oil, Coal, or marine engineering
* Competency in relevant safety legislation and industry standards
* 5+ years of relevant experience
* Familiarity with equipment inspections, safe systems of work, and technical documentation
Personal skills
* Comfortable working in a demanding environment
* Effective at prioritising and decision-making
* Confident with written and verbal communication
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role
* Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm
* Overtime at 1.5x hourly rate
* 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
* Pension contribution and discretionary bonus scheme
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