Mechanical Engineer

SSE; Rochester; Hybrid; GBP 75,000 - 91,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Private healthcare

Gym membership

Online GP

Counselling service

Cycle to Work

Maternity pay

Adoption pay

Paternity leave

Job summary

SSE in the United Kingdom is seeking an experienced mechanical engineer to maintain the safe, reliable and efficient performance of key mechanical assets at Medway Power Station, Kent. You will work with HRSGs, steam systems, cooling towers and pumps to drive operational excellence.

The role involves outage planning, managing works to ensure a safe environment, and ensuring compliance with PSSR and statutory inspections. SSE offers flexible working options and a comprehensive benefits package.

Qualifications

• A degree level qualification or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge related to power generation equipment.
• Knowledge of HRSGs and PSSR is advantageous.
• Proven ability in managing and leading teams.
• Extensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation relating to mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain safe, reliable and efficient performance of key mechanical assets.
• Support outage planning and outage delivery.
• Ensure compliance with legislation and industry best practice including PSSR and statutory inspections.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Leadership

Health & Safety knowledge

Education

Bachelor's degree in mechanical engineering

Job description

Base Location: Medway Power Station, Kent.

Salary: Up to £83k based on your skills and experience. Negotiation available for the right candidate. This role also includes performance and enhanced bonus opportunities, alongside a competitive benefits package that supports your financial security, wellbeing and family life.

Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available

The role

Reporting to the Lead Balance of Plant Engineer, you'll be at the heart of a dynamic and talented team, maintaining the safe, reliable and efficient performance of key mechanical assets. With responsibility for systems such as HRSGs, steam systems, cooling towers and pumps, you'll help drive operational excellence and ensure optimal plant performance.

Some of your other accountabilities will include;

• Focusing on the mechanical assets of the power station and assisting in the delivery of an effective outage strategy and management of projects.
• Outage planning and outage delivery
• The management of works to ensure a safe working environment
• Ensuring compliance with all relevant legislation and industry best practice, including adherence to the Pressure Systems Safety Regulations (PSSR) and the delivery of all required statutory inspections.

To be successful in this role, we would love you to have;

• A degree level qualification or equivalent in a mechanical engineering discipline.
• Strong mechanical engineering knowledge, coupled with an understanding of the types of systems and equipment used in power generation.
• Knowledge of HRSGs and PSSR would be advantageous.
• Proven ability in managing and leading teams.
• Extensive knowledge of Health and Safety legislation and regulations in relation to mechanical systems.

About SSE

SSE's purpose is to be restless every day until we make electricity clean, affordable and available for all.

We do this by developing, building, operating and investing in electricity infrastructure and businesses needed in the energy transition. This includes electricity transmission and distribution networks, onshore and offshore wind farms, hydro-electric power and flexible thermal generation. We also provide products and services for businesses and other customers.

Our investment plan will see SSE invest £33bn in critical electricity infrastructure to 2030.

SSE Thermal help keep electricity available for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how flexible power supports a cleaner electricity system.

Flexible benefits to fit your life

Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.

Work with an equal opportunity employer

SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Pamela Hendry on [e-mail] or 01738 342002 to discuss how we can support you.

We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.