Lead Mechanical Engineer

Rise Technical Recruitment; Plymouth; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A multi-national power station operator is looking for a Lead Mechanical Engineer in Plymouth. This position offers a fixed term contract with a competitive salary of £48,000-£52,000, multiple bonuses, and a pension plan. The role involves a mix of hands-on mechanical maintenance and management tasks, providing great autonomy and opportunities for technical development. Ideal candidates should have a completed apprenticeship and relevant experience in heavy engineering. Training on power plant specifics will be provided.

Benefits

10% Performance Bonus

10% Flexibility Bonus

Enhanced Pension

25 Days Holiday

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineer with a completed time served apprenticeship.
• Experience in the heavy engineering sector is required.
• Must be commutable to Plymouth five days a week.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical maintenance work and manage workflows.
• Plan for planned outages and oversee contractors.
• Respond to mechanical maintenance queries.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Hands-on mechanical maintenance

Leadership

Project management

Education

Completed a time served apprenticeship

Job description

Lead Mechanical Engineer

Plymouth

£48,000-£52,000 + 10% Performance Bonus + 10% Flexibility Bonus + Enhanced Pension + 25 Days Holiday

1 Year Fixed Term Contract (Extensions Available), 37 Hour Mon-Fri

Are you a Mechanical Engineer who wants to step up into a Lead role at a multi-national power station operator? Do you have a time served apprenticeship and want a role with great autonomy where you will get good training opportunities and technical development?

This company operates and maintains numerous power generation plants across the UK and abroad. Due to continued success and an ongoing programme of growth, they are now looking to recruit a Lead Mechanical Engineer to join on an initial 12-month fixed term contract with the potential for up to 2 years extension.

The role will be a 50/50 split between hands‑on mechanical maintenance work and managing works. You will be responsible for planning for planned outages, overseeing contractors and answering mechanical maintenance queries. Training on the specifics of the power plant can be provided.

Responsibilities

• Lead Mechanical Engineer
• 50/50 split between hands‑on mechanical maintenance work and managing works
• 1‑Year Fixed Term Contract
• Training on power plant specifics available
• Multiple bonuses, good pension and 25 days holiday provided

Qualifications

• Mechanical engineer
• Completed a time served apprenticeship
• Experience working within the heavy engineering sector
• Commutable to Plymouth 5-days a week

Reference Number: BBBH (phone number removed)

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