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Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading power company in the UK to recruit a Mechanical Engineer for its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) site in Kent.
The Mechanical Engineer comes with a salary up to £71,000 + private medical + benefits package.
If you're a Mechanical Engineer with experience on heavy industrial sites and are looking for then submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties
Reporting to the Mechanical Team Leader you will:
Carry out preplanned and reactive maintenance on site, working on equipment including but not limited to conveyors, gearboxes, valves, compressors, fans, boilers etc.
Scheduling, planning and optimising all mechanical maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner including shutdowns / outages.
Supervising and directing contractors as required.
Work closely with the operational department to assess and review plant performances and support returning plant to service.
Experience with long-term outage planning and contract spec writing would be hugely beneficial.
Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner and in line with Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
A minimum or a HNC, or preferably HND in Mechanical Engineering
At least 3 years' experience in a maintenance environment in a heavy industrial environment (power station, refinery, petrochemical etc)
A broad understanding of power station operations, specifically Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT).
Ideally hold an IOSH or NEBOSH certificate.
Personal skills
The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who:
Able to work well in a team or individually.
Has a fault-finding and problem-solving mindset.
Has planning and organisational skills, to prioritise jobs and manage resources.
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role
Starting Salary of up to £71,000
Benefits package including private medical insurance and 12% pension contributions.
External training for staff that includes funding further qualifications (HND, degree etc).
Opportunity to join a CCGT Power Station
INDPOWAstute 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
