Mechanical-Biased Multi-Skilled Technician

Cobalt Energy Limited; North West Leicestershire; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Cobalt Energy Limited is searching for a Mechanical-Biased Multi-Skilled Technician for its gasification power plant in Leicestershire. The successful candidate will maintain mechanical and electrical assets, conduct inspections, and ensure compliance with regulations.

Applicants should have a Level 3 qualification in Maintenance Engineering and a minimum of 4 years' experience in a heavy process environment. This is a critical role in ensuring the plant operates safely and efficiently.

Qualifications

• Minimum 4 years' maintenance experience in a heavy process environment.
• Competent in diagnosing faults in mechanical and electrical equipment.
• Experience planning and delivering maintenance projects.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical and electrical assets at the gasification power plant.
• Conduct routine inspections and condition-based monitoring.
• Support compliance with pressure system regulations.

Skills

Maintenance Engineering

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical maintenance

Health and safety compliance

CMMS platforms

Education

Level 3 qualification in Maintenance Engineering

Tools

Piranha CMMS

Job description

Mechanical-Biased Multi-Skilled Technician

We are seeking a Mechanical-Biased Multi-Skilled Technician to join the Maintenance Department at our gasification power plant in Leicestershire. This role plays a key part in ensuring the safe, reliable, and compliant operation of the facility. You will be responsible for maintaining mechanical and electrical assets, delivering both preventative and reactive maintenance activities, and supporting wider plant improvement projects.

Diagnose faults and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment, including pumps, gearboxes, motors, valves, panels, instrumentation, and controls.

Conduct routine inspections and condition-based monitoring.

Work in accordance with site maintenance strategies, techniques, and industry best practice.

Support compliance with pressure system regulations and lifting equipment inspection requirements.

Assist with plant upgrades, modifications, and project tasks.

Maintain accurate records using the site CMMS(Piranha).

Contribute to outage planning, scheduling, and execution.

Ensure appropriate spares are available to sustain plant performance.

Deliver scheduled PPM and timely reactive maintenance activities.

Follow all site safety rules, SOPs, and company policies.

Participate in a 1-in-4 call-out rota system.

Experience/Qualifications/Skills:

Time served or Level 3 qualification in Maintenance Engineering (multi-skill bias) with a minimum 4 years’ maintenance experience in a heavy process environment (e.g., power generation, chemicals, refining, steel, waste treatment).

Basic knowledge of steam systems advantageous but not essential.

Basic Knowledge of water treatment plant advantageous but not essential.

Experience planning, scoping, or delivering small-scale maintenance projects.

Competent user of CMMS platforms (Piranha advantageous).

Strong commitment to health, safety, environmental, and regulatory compliance (NEBOSH or IOSH certificate advantageous but not essential).