Mechanical Field Service Engineer - Power Station

Mechanical Field Service Engineer - Power Station

Essex & Southeast

Circa £50,000 + Benefits and Bonus

Alecto Recruitment is keen to hear from Apprentice trained Mechanical Engineers, Technicians and Fitters with experience working in heavy engineering sectors including power stations, water/wastewater, aggregates processing and petrochemical to name a few examples.

This is a field service role covering the Southeast including but not limited to Kent, Essex and London.

The company's head office is in Essex so a base here would be ideal.

Role & Responsibilities

Mechanical repairs and maintenance to rotating equipment such as large turbines, array of pumps, BFW multi-stage. Additionally, auxiliary and BOP equipment such as gearboxes, coolers, conveyors and valves etc.


Perform mechanical maintenance; proficient in the use of measuring equipment such as micrometres, DTI's, and alignment tooling.


To mechanically undertake and complete Workshop and Field Service activities inclusive of reporting detailing findings, condition assessments, critical tolerances, actions taken and recommendations.


Fault finding and diagnosis of mechanical equipment associated but not limited to the heavy engineering sectors 'working on an array of rotating machines, balance of plant and auxiliary systems.


Conduct defect repairs and routine maintenance on mechanical equipment for commercial and heavy industry machinery and ancillary equipment, ensure installations are to manufacturer standards & legislation requirements are adhered to.


Work alone to identify and resolve faults and concerns on mechanical systems without receiving explicit direction.


When required assist and lead planned projects and outages as directed by peers.Requirements

MUST hold a Full UK Drivers Licence.


Apprentice trained, ideally indentured apprenticeship.


We are looking for Mechanical trained Engineers, Technician and/or Fitters, who have training and experience with rotating equipment and heavy industrial plant.


For example, work on compressors, pumps, turbines, generators, water or wastewater equipment, power plant.


NVQ or City & Guilds Level 3 Mechanical qualifications.


Based in Hertfordshire, Essex, London or Kent.Package Details

Salary is between £40,000 and £50,000 (Dependant on Experience).


This role is worked Monday to Friday with a 1 in 5 Call Out Rota.


This opportunity comes with a vast amount of training and possibility of Overtime.


Field Service Package includes Van, Tools, Fuel Card.


Overtime is paid at 1.5x minimum.To apply for this role please send your CV or call (phone number removed) for more information.

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