Mechanical Engineer

Astute People; Rochester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power generation company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join their team in Rochester. The ideal candidate will ensure the integrity of plant maintenance and support engineering best practices. With a competitive salary of £55,000-£60,000 plus additional benefits, this role offers a great opportunity to grow within a supportive organization. Candidates should have technical experience and a valid driving license.

Benefits

South East living allowance of £2,100

Up to 30% bonus

Overtime

Private medical

LTIP

Other excellent benefits

Qualifications

• Minimum HNC Level qualification in Mechanical Engineering or relevant field.
• Health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH is ideal.
• Valid UK driving license required for travel.

Responsibilities

• Ensure maintenance plans and targets are achieved safely and on budget.
• Provide mechanical engineering support to the workshop team.
• Manage high value maintenance contracts.

Skills

Technical knowledge of Heat Recovery Steam Generator equipment

Contract management

Health and safety compliance

Ability to handle multiple work projects

Education

HNC Level in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline

Job description

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading operator of Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Stations, to recruit for a Mechanical Engineer to join their CCGT Power Station in Rochester, Kent. You could also be based at their asset in Shoreham.

The vital Mechanical Engineer role comes with a basic salary of £55,000 - £60,000 + £2,100 south east living allowance + up to 30% bonus + overtime + LTIP + Private Medical + other excellent benefits.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:
• Focusing on plant integrity and plant life maintenance
• Ensuring maintenance plans and targets are achieved safely, on time and within budget.
• Deliver engineering best practice across all stations
• Developing asset management strategies
• Providing mechanical engineering support to the workshop team
• Implementing maintenance techniques and best practices
• Identifying areas of improvement
• Engineering and managing mechanical plant upgrades/ projects.
• Managing high value maintenance contracts
• Directing mechanical technicians and contractors
• Ensuring HSE compliance at all times

Professional qualifications

• We are looking for someone with the following:
• A minimum qualification of HNC Level and above is required in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering
• Ideally a health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
• A UK Driving licence will be required as there will be travel required to other sites when needed

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

• The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who has:
• Excellent technical knowledge of Heat Recovery Steam Generator equipment and Rotating Plant
• Ideally, engineering experience in the CCGT sector but candidates from Refineries, Paper Mills or other sources of power generation will be considered.
• Knowledge of budgets and contract management
• The ability to handle multiple work projects running together.
• The highest regards for health, safety and environmental compliance
• A valid driving licence is essential for this role as travel to other sites will be required

Salary and benefits

• A starting basic salary of £55,000 - £60,000
• South East living allowance of £2,100 per annum
• Up to 30% bonus
• Overtime
• LTIP
• Private medical
• Other excellent benefits

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