Mechanical Engineer

Astute People; Little Haresfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 66,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy provider in Gloucestershire seeks a Mechanical Engineer to oversee the mechanical maintenance of plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have over 5 years of experience in power generation and strong safety compliance knowledge. This full-time position offers a salary of £50,000 - £66,000, Monday to Friday, with additional overtime pay and 25 days annual leave.

Benefits

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Pension contribution

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• 5+ years of relevant experience in power generation.
• Competency in relevant safety legislation and industry standards.
• Engineering background in Energy from Waste, CCGT, Biomass, or marine engineering.

Responsibilities

• Oversee mechanical maintenance of plant equipment.
• Monitor rotating machinery and ensure safe operation.
• Set and manage the mechanical department budget.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Safety compliance

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Gloucestershire.

Responsibilities and duties

• Oversee mechanical maintenance of plant equipment
• Monitor rotating machinery and ensure safe operation
• Coordinate shutdown and maintenance planning across disciplines
• Maintain compliance with statutory inspections and documentation
• Manage safety systems, lifting gear, and pressure systems
• Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations
• Lead mechanical personnel and manage related departmental duties
• Review and recommend spare parts holdings
• Set and manage the mechanical department budget

Professional qualifications

• Engineering background within power generation such as Energy from Waste, CCGT, Biomass, Oil, Coal, or marine engineering
• Competency in relevant safety legislation and industry standards
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with equipment inspections, safe systems of work, and technical documentation

Personal skills

• The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who is:
• Comfortable working in a demanding environment
• Effective at prioritising and decision-making
• Confident with written and verbal communication
• Computer literate

Salary and benefits

£50,000 - £66,000

Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm

Overtime at 1.5x hourly rate

25 days of annual leave + bank holidays

Pension contribution and discretionary bonus scheme

Application and equal opportunity

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.