Lead Mechanical Engineer – EfW Power Station, Onsite

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

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Overtime

Pension

Private medical

Location allowance

Job summary

Astute is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for a new-build Energy from Waste power plant in Tilbury, Essex. The role involves leading a team of mechanical technicians, planning maintenance, and coordinating with operations to optimise plant performance.

The position offers a salary up to £65,000 plus a £4,694 location allowance, bonus, overtime, pension, and other benefits, with safety and compliance at the forefront.

Qualifications

• HNC or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
• IOSH/NEBOSH qualifications are advantageous.
• Experience in heavy process environments preferred.
• Knowledge of CMMS is beneficial.

Responsibilities

• Lead and manage a team of mechanical technicians to maximise plant availability.
• Schedule and optimise mechanical maintenance activities safely.
• Supervise on-site contractors.
• Collaborate with operations to address performance shortfalls.
• Assist in setting up and developing CMMS.
• Ensure activities comply with HSE policies.
• Work with the EPC team during build and commissioning and train new staff.
• Recruit mechanical technicians for the new build plant.
• Plan and execute outages once fully operational.
• Deputise for Engineering Manager when required.

Skills

Supervisory experience

Heavy process engineering

PSSR/PUWER/CDM knowledge

Outage planning

P&L responsibility

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

IOSH/NEBOSH advantageous

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Astute is recruiting a Mechanical Engineer for a new-build Energy from Waste power plant in Tilbury, Essex. The role involves leading a team of mechanical technicians, planning maintenance, and coordinating with operations to optimise plant performance.

The position offers a salary up to £65,000 plus a £4,694 location allowance, bonus, overtime, pension, and other benefits, with safety and compliance at the forefront.