Mechanical Technician - Biomass Power Station

Astute's Power team is partnering with a large Energy company to recruit a Mechanical Technician for its site near Ashington, Northumberland.

The Mechanical Technician role comes with a starting salary of £47,000 + a great benefits package including private medical.

If you're an apprentice-trained Mechanical Technician with experience on heavy industrial sites and are looking to work in the Power sector, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties


Reporting to the Shift Engineer you will:


Perform planned and reactive maintenance on a wide range of mechanical equipment.


Carry out fault-finding and rectify problems.


Work to site safety rules and Safe Systems of Work (SSoW)


Assist with scheduling outage activities as required.


Update the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)


Develop and implement procedures, instructions, risk assessments and method statements.

Professional qualifications


We are looking for someone with the following:


A time-serviced apprenticeship (NVQ level 3 / EITB) in Mechanical Engineering (essential)


HNC in relevant subject (desirable)


IOSH certificate (desirable)


Ability to work a continental shift rotation (days & nights)

Personal skills


The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who has:


Excellent teamwork skills


Self-motivated individual


Strong IT skills

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer:


Starting salary of £47,760


Salary to rise to £51,900 after probation


Private medical


Benefits package


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