Job Ref: 212512611

Date: 2020-09-29 17:39:23

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Mechanical Technician – Power Generation

Up to £45,000 + Benefits

Buckinghamshire

Introduction…

We are actively recruiting for a number of Mechanical Technicians to join the Maintenance Department of an energy from waste facility in Buckinghamshire. This plant comprises of a waste recycling facility, anaerobic digestion plant and gasification EFW plant. We are looking for Technicians with experience across welding and fabrication, turbine maintenance, steam valves and other process plant equipment.

What you will be doing…

Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer, typical duties will include:

Day to day scheduled maintenance, fault finding and breakdown activities on all mechanical plant such as turbines, valves, pumps, conveyors, pipework etc
Adhering to strict HSE rules and regulations as well as company policies and procedures.
Using the sites Computerised Maintenance Management System to report and log jobs
Troubleshooting, routine, scheduled and major repair of all the Power Stations Mechanical, Pressure and Lifting Systems equipment
Supporting outages, from planning, co-ordination to management
What you will need…

A relevant technical qualification such as a City & Guilds Level 3 or apprenticeship in a mechanical engineering discipline and/or welding/fabrication
At least 5 years' experience in engineering/maintenance/welding on a heavy process facility. This could be a power station, steel works, paper mill, water treatment or chemical plant Royal Navy and RAF Engineers with at least 5 years' service will also be considered with relevant experience
Ideally an IOSH qualification
Experience servicing/maintaining relevant mechanical equipment such as turbines, pumps, valves, conveyors, pipework etc.

What's in it for you…

A salary of up to £45,000 depending on experience
A company pension
24 days holiday + 8BH
Overtime rates
How to apply…

To apply for this opportunity, please send a copy of your up to date CV to or call (phone number removed) to speak to Steve who can tell you more.

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