Mechanical Craftperson

ENGIE UK; Blaenau Ffestiniog; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-site work at First Hydro

Training and career progression

Supportive team

Job summary

ENGIE UK is seeking a maintenance professional to join First Hydro Power Station on-site in Blaenau Ffestiniog. You will carry out planned preventative maintenance, diagnose faults, and lead small teams to keep critical plant running safely and reliably.

This role offers hands-on mechanical work, training opportunities, and a clear path within a global energy company, contributing to the UK's clean energy transition.

Qualifications

• Completed an apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline.
• A City and Guilds Part Three, a Level 3 qualification, or an equivalent mechanical certification.
• A health and safety qualification such as the Working Safely Certificate.
• Practical experience maintaining heavy mechanical plant, hydraulic systems, and pressure equipment.
• Knowledge of lifting operations, rigging, and workshop machinery including welding.
• Familiarity with legislation covering lifting equipment and work equipment safety.
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication skills.
• A national certificate or higher national certificate in engineering is a welcome addition.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on power station plant and equipment
• Responding to breakdowns and diagnosing faults on complex mechanical systems
• Recording all maintenance work accurately in the computerised works management system
• Acting as a Competent Person under First Hydro Company and National Grid Safety Rules
• Leading working groups of up to six or seven people on planned and reactive tasks
• Coordinating safe handovers with production, shift, and engineering teams
• Supporting the development of apprentices and new team members

Skills

Hands-on mechanical experience

Attention to detail

Clear communication

Leadership of small groups

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical discipline

City and Guilds Part Three / Level 3

National/Higher National certificate in engineering

Health and safety qualification (Working Safely)

Tools

Heavy mechanical plant maintenance

Hydraulic systems knowledge

Lifting operations & rigging

Job description

You will work at First Hydro Power Station, one of the UK's most important flexible renewable energy facilities. First Hydro is part of ENGIE's Renewables and Flexible Power activities. It plays a key role in balancing the UK's electricity grid and delivering clean, reliable power when it is needed most. Clean energy needs skilled hands to keep it running. At ENGIE, we believe that every employee contributes to the success and safe running of our power stations.

Your day-to-day responsibilities will include:

• Carrying out planned preventative maintenance on power station plant and equipment
• Responding to breakdowns and diagnosing faults on complex mechanical systems
• Recording all maintenance work accurately in the computerised works management system
• Acting as a Competent Person under First Hydro Company and National Grid Safety Rules
• Leading working groups of up to six or seven people on planned and reactive tasks
• Coordinating safe handovers with production, shift, and engineering teams
• Supporting the development of apprentices and new team members

Who Are You

You bring hands-on mechanical experience and a commitment to safe, high-quality work. You enjoy solving problems and take pride in keeping critical equipment running reliably.

We are looking for someone who has:

• Completed an apprenticeship in a mechanical discipline
• A City and Guilds Part Three, a Level 3 qualification, or an equivalent mechanical certification
• A health and safety qualification such as the Working Safely Certificate
• Practical experience maintaining heavy mechanical plant, hydraulic systems, and pressure equipment
• Knowledge of lifting operations, rigging, and workshop machinery including welding
• Familiarity with legislation covering lifting equipment and work equipment safety
• Strong attention to detail and clear communication skills
• A national certificate or higher national certificate in engineering is a welcome addition

Location

This role is based on site at our Ffestiniog site. The position is fully on site. You may occasionally be asked to support work at other First Hydro facilities.

What We Offer

Working at First Hydro Power Station means being part of something significant. You will maintain infrastructure that directly supports the UK's clean energy supply.

We offer:

• A technically varied role on one of the UK's leading renewable energy sites
• The chance to work on a wide range of mechanical systems and projects
• Clear pathways for career growth within a global energy organisation
• Regular training to keep your skills current and relevant
• A supportive team where your knowledge and experience are genuinely valued
• The opportunity to contribute to the UK's transition away from carbon-based energy

Why We Care

At ENGIE, we are 98,000 people working together to make energy cleaner and more reliable. Our Renewables and Flexible Power activities, including First Hydro, are central to our goal of delivering fully decarbonised electricity by 2030. First Hydro Power Station is a vital part of that mission. It stores and releases energy quickly, helping to keep the grid stable as more renewable sources come online.

We know that the best teams are built from people with different backgrounds, perspectives, and experiences. ENGIE is an equal opportunity employer. We welcome applications from everyone, regardless of gender, age, ethnicity, disability, sexual orientation, or personal belief. We are committed to building a workplace where every person feels included and respected.

If you need any adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know. We are here to support you every step of the way.

Business Unit: GBU Renewables & Flexible Power

Division: R&B Europe - Hydro UK

Legal Entity: FIRST HYDRO COMPANY

Company Name: ENGIE UK

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Pay Basis: Annual