Mechanical Technician
Full time, Permanent
Location – Glenlee Power Station
Salary £51,091
Closing date: 13 May
Who
we are:
We’re
not just talking about making a difference, we’re making it happen. We generate
dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world.
Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in
sustainable biomass and carbon removals.
You’ll
be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business
champions. We’re enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and
working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.
About
the role:
We’re
looking for a Mechanical Technician to join our team at Galloway Hydro where
you'll play a vital role in the operation, maintenance, and testing of
hydroelectric plant systems and apparatus. This hands-on position supports the Mechanical
Team Leader and Maintenance Manager in ensuring the plant runs safely,
efficiently, and reliably, maximising commercial performance while meeting all
statutory and legislative requirements.
Some
things you’ll be doing in this role:
- Routine and corrective
maintenance, fault finding, operations, inspection, installation, testing
and commissioning of mechanical plant
- Support engineering teams with plant improvements and project delivery
- Act as Competent and Authorised Person under Safety Rules
- Assist and supervise contractors
- Operate cranes, workshop equipment, and hand tools
- Work in varied conditions including height, confined spaces, and outdoor environments
- Respond to call outs out with
normal working hours as required for operational and maintenance issues
Who
we’re looking for:
To
be successful in this role you’ll need to:
- Be a time-served Mechanical Technician with an approved apprenticeship
- Have a NC/HNC or equivalent in mechanical engineering
- Have industrial experience in plant operations and maintenance within a multi-disciplinary team
- A strong understanding of Health, Safety & Environmental standards
- Have the ability to read engineering drawings and O&M manuals
- Have practical problem-solving skills and computer literacy
- Have experience with large vans, 4x4 vehicles, and ideally computer-based maintenance systems
Rewards
and benefits:
As
you help us to shape the future, we’ve shaped our rewards and benefits to help
you thrive and support
your
lifestyle. If successful in this role you’ll get:
- A
discretionary bonus depending on company performance
- Private
Healthcare
- SAYE
(Sharesave): discretionary scheme from time to time
- Personal
accident cover
- Group
personal pension plan where we’ll pay up to 10%
- Holiday
25 days plus bank holidays
- Reimbursement
of the cost of your annual membership of one relevant and appropriate
professional body
We’re
committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face.
Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We
work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what’s right for the
future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to
come.
Together,
we make it happen.
At
Drax, we’re committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued
and respected, regardless of their role. To make this a reality, we actively
work to better represent the communities we operate in, foster inclusion, and
establish fair processes. Through these actions, we build the trust needed for
all colleagues at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents, no matter
their background. Find out more about our approach here.
How
to apply:
Think
this role’s for you? Click the ‘apply now’ button to begin your Drax
journey.
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you want to find out more about Drax, check out our LinkedIn page to see our
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We
understand that you may have some additional questions about the role. If you’d
like to have a confidential chat to discuss the role in more detail, please
email (email address removed)
We
reserve the right to close roles early when the particular role and / or
location has had sufficient applications