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Lead mechanical engineer

Plymouth
Rise Technical Recruitment
Mechanical engineer
£48,000 - £52,000 a year
Posted: 19 January
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Lead Mechanical Engineer

Plymouth

£48,000-£52,000 + 10% Performance Bonus + 10% Flexibility Bonus + Enhanced Pension + 25 Days Holiday!

1 Year Fixed Term Contract (Extensions Available), 37 Hour Mon-Fri

Are you a Mechanical Engineer who is looking to step up into a Lead role at a multi-national power station operator?

Do you have a time served apprenticeship and want a role with great autonomy where you will good training opportunities and technical development?

This company operate and maintain numerous power generation plants across the UK and abroad. Due to continued success and an ongoing programme of growth, they are now looking to recruit and Lead Mechanical Engineer to join on an initial 12-month fixed term contract with the potential for up to 2 years extension.

This role will be a 50/50 split between hands-on mechanical maintenance work and managing works. You will be responsible for planning for planned outages, overseeing contractors and answering mechanical maintenance queries. Training on the specifics of the power plant can be provided.

The ideal candidate will be a mechanical engineer who has completed a relevant time served apprenticeship. They will have experience working within the heavy engineering sector and be looking to take the next step up into a lead role. They will also need to be commutable to Plymouth 5-days a week.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an someone who is looking to advance their career and technical knowledge within the power generation sector.

The Role:

* Lead Mechanical Engineer
* 50/50 split between hands-on mechanical maintenance work and managing works
* 1-Year Fixed Term Contract
* Training on power plant specifics available
* Multiple bonuses, good pension and 25 days holiday provided

The Person:

* Mechanical engineer
* Completed a time served apprenticeship
* Experience working within the heavy engineering sector
* Commutable to Plymouth 5-days a week

Reference Number: BBBH(phone number removed)

To apply for this role or to be considered for further roles, please click "Apply Now" or contact Chris Andrews at Rise Technical Recruitment.

Rise Technical Recruitment Ltd acts an employment agency for permanent roles and an employment business for temporary roles.

The salary advertised is the bracket available for this position. The actual salary paid will be dependent on your level of experience, qualifications and skill set. We are an equal opportunities employer and welcome applications from all suitable candidates

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