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Maintenance Engineer (Energy / Power Generation)

Randstad Technologies Recruitment

St. Austell

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GBP 60,000

Full time

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Job summary

A recruitment agency in the energy sector is seeking a Maintenance Engineer in Cornwall. This role involves operating and maintaining an energy facility, focusing on safety and compliance. Candidates should possess an HNC or equivalent in an electrical or mechanical discipline and have a solid electrical background. The position offers a salary of approximately £60,000 with additional benefits, including overtime and excellent healthcare cover.

Benefits

Overtime available
Excellent healthcare cover
12% employer pension contribution
10% performance bonus
Company car options
Long-term career prospects

Qualifications

  • Formal engineering qualification required.
  • Strong electrical background needed.
  • Experience in large industrial environment preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Operate facility per site rules.
  • Perform planned and unplanned maintenance.
  • Provide support for LV and HV operations.

Skills

Electrical background
Planning maintenance
Fault diagnosis
Safety compliance
Computer literacy

Education

HNC or equivalent in electrical or mechanical discipline
Job description
Overview

Title: Maintenance Engineer (Energy / Power Generation)

Locations: St Austell / Fraddon / Indian Queens / St Dennis - Cornwall

Shifts: Days and night shifts - 6 week rota

Salary: Circa £60,000 (depending on experience) + overtime available + excellent healthcare cover + 12% employer pension contribution + 10% performance bonus + company car options + long term career prospects

Company

We're looking for an experienced and motivated Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer to join our team as a Senior Authorised Person at a major energy facility in Cornwall.

This is an excellent opportunity to join a business that offers long-term growth and stability from day one. As a leader in renewable energy, this company provides great exposure for those looking to build a career in the power sector.

Responsibilities
  • Operate the facility in line with site rules and contractual requirements.
  • Perform planned and unplanned maintenance and fault diagnosis.
  • Ensure all work is done safely and in an environmentally responsible manner.
  • Perform electrical isolations and issue safety-to-work documents up to 400kV.
  • Provide Senior Authorised Person (SAP) support for LV and HV operations (6.6kV to 400kV).
  • Work independently on a shift basis to operate the facility.
  • Liaise with contractors and suppliers.
  • Provide cover and support within the shift roster as needed.
Requirements
  • A formal engineering qualification, such as an HNC or equivalent, in an electrical or mechanical discipline.
  • A strong electrical background with the experience and ability to become HV authorised.
  • Experience in a large industrial process environment, preferably within the power industry.
  • Knowledge of permit-to-work systems, LV/HV switching, and electrical isolations.
  • Computer literate.
Job Titles

Electrician, Electrical Technician, Multiskilled Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Automation Technician, Electrical Craftsman, Multiskilled, Maintenance, Maintenance Technician, Electrical Engineer, EC&I, Production or Manufacturing

Randstad CPE values diversity and promotes equality. No terminology in this advert is intended to discriminate against any of the protected characteristics that fall under the Equality Act 2010. We encourage and welcome applications from all sections of society and are more than happy to discuss reasonable adjustments and/or additional arrangements as required to support your application.

Candidates must be eligible to live and work in the UK.

For the purposes of the Conduct Regulations 2003, when advertising permanent vacancies we are acting as an Employment Agency, and when advertising temporary/contract vacancies we are acting as an Employment Business

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