Mechanical Technician – Energy from Waste Power Station
Grangemouth, Scotland
�46,575 + Bonus + Overtime + Private Healthcare + Benefits
About the role:
Astute’s Power Team is partnered with a global company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste (EfW) industry, to recruit for a Mechanical Technician to join their newly commissioned Energy from Waste Power Station in Grangemouth, Scotland. The EfW will process up to 274,000 tonnes of waste per annum, exporting c.21.5MW of electricity to the grid.
The vital Mechanical Technician role comes with a basic salary of �44,075 (can rise after probation) + �2,500 call out allowance + Overtime + Bonus + Private Medical + Pension + Benefits.
If you’re an experienced Mechanical Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties:
Reporting to the Maintenance Supervisor you will be responsible for:
* Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including steam boilers, pumps, gearboxes, valves, etc.
* Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices
* To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements
* Assisting in plant developments and projects
* Supervising and setting to work on site contractors
* Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site CMMS
* Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination
* To ensure the availability of plant spares
Professional qualifications:
We are looking for someone with the following:
* Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering
* A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous
Experience and personal skills:
The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who has:
* Hands on maintenance experience with mechanical systems including, boilers, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, cranes etc
* Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc.
* Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered for this opportunity
* Involvement in plant mobilisation and commissioning is desirable but not essential.
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role:
* A starting basic salary of �44,075 (can rise after probation period)
* A call out allowance of �2,500
* Overtime
* Private healthcare
* Bonus
* Other benefits
* An opportunity to join a newly commissioned EfW Power Station
INDPOW
Astute Technical Recruitment Limited are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
