Mechanical Engineer

Astute People; Retford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to work at a modern CCGT power plant in Retford. This role offers a competitive salary based on experience, along with career development opportunities. Responsibilities include delivering mechanical engineering solutions, managing contractors, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Ideal candidates will have a degree in engineering and proven experience in mechanical maintenance. The position promotes a weekday working pattern with some flexibility required during outages.

Benefits

Company pension scheme

Long-term career development opportunities

Modern work environment at CCGT plant

Qualifications

• Degree level qualification is highly desired, HNC/HND considered in a relevant field.
• Willingness to work towards Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status.

Responsibilities

• Deliver compliant mechanical engineering and maintenance solutions across CCGT plant.
• Plan, manage mechanical engineering works, including modifications.
• Produce and maintain technical documentation and engineering records.
• Manage external contractors during maintenance activities.

Skills

Methodical and analytical approach

Experience in mechanical maintenance or engineering

Strong knowledge of mechanical plant equipment

Experience managing contractors

Collaborative leadership

Education

Degree level qualification in Mechanical or Engineering

IOSH or NEBOSH certification

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading company in the power generation sector to recruit a Mechanical Engineer for its combined heat and power plant (CCGT) in Retford, Nottinghamshire.

The Mechanical Engineer role comes with a competitive salary dependant on experience, opportunity to progress, and a Monday to Friday working pattern, with some flexibility required during outages.

If you're a Mechanical Engineer and have the relevant experience in the power generation sector or similar, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

• Deliver safe, compliant and cost-effective mechanical engineering and maintenance solutions across CCGT plant and systems
• Diagnose faults and support effective resolution through structured analysis and engineering judgement
• Develop and implement maintenance strategies to improve plant reliability, availability and efficiency
• Plan, scope and manage mechanical engineering works, including plant modifications and improvements
• Support predictive and preventative maintenance activities to optimise long-term asset performance
• Manage external contractors and service providers during maintenance activities, outages and projects
• Produce and maintain technical documentation, reports, drawings and engineering records
• Ensure all activities meet health, safety, environmental and quality standards
• Contribute to budget management, contract specifications and commercial decision-making

Professional Qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• Degree level qualification is highly desired, but HNC/HND would be considered. Mechanical or engineering related subject required.
• IOSH or NEBOSH highly desired.
• The willingness to work towards, or hold, Incorporated or Chartered Engineer status

Personal and Professional Skills

The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who is:

• Methodical and analytical, with a structured approach to problem solving
• Proven experience in mechanical maintenance or engineering within an industrial or power generation environment
• Strong knowledge of mechanical plant equipment and asset management principles
• Experience managing contractors, work programmes and maintenance budgets
• Collaborative, with the confidence to lead activities and influence safe working behaviours

Salary and Benefits

• Competitive salary package dependant on experience
• Company pension scheme
• Predominantly weekday working pattern
• Opportunity to work on a large-scale, modern CCGT power station
• Long-term career development within a critical power generation environment

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About Astute and Equality

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. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful