Lead Mechanical Engineer – EfW Power Station Build

Astute People; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private medical

Pension

Bonus

Overtime

Other excellent company benefits

Job summary

Astute People, in Tilbury, is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for a new-build Energy from Waste plant. The role leads a mechanical maintenance team to ensure high plant availability during construction and operation, with close EPC collaboration.

You will plan outages, manage CMMS integration, and work under health, safety and environmental policies. A competitive package includes a £65k salary, location allowance, bonus, overtime and pension benefits.

Qualifications

• Ideally an HNC or similar in Mechanical Engineering.
• IOSH/NEBOSH advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of mechanical technicians to maximise plant availability.
• Plan and optimise mechanical maintenance activities safely and efficiently.
• Supervise contractors on site.
• Collaborate with operations to address plant performance shortfalls.
• Assist in establishing the CMMS and staff training.
• Ensure activities comply with HSE policies.
• Plan outages and support build/commissioning phase.
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager when required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Outage planning

P&L responsibility

CMMS knowledge

Legislation knowledge

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Astute People, in Tilbury, is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for a new-build Energy from Waste plant. The role leads a mechanical maintenance team to ensure high plant availability during construction and operation, with close EPC collaboration.

You will plan outages, manage CMMS integration, and work under health, safety and environmental policies. A competitive package includes a £65k salary, location allowance, bonus, overtime and pension benefits.