Mechanical Engineer - DHC in Rochester, Kent

Energy Jobline CVL; Rochester; On-site; GBP 55,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading power company is seeking a Mechanical Engineer at Damhead Creek. The role involves supporting large-scale projects and ensuring compliance with industry standards. Ideal candidates will have experience with large rotating plants and project management skills. Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits are offered, including a pension and private medical insurance.

Benefits

Pension

Private Medical

Incentive plan

25 Holidays

Qualifications

• Experience in large industrial processes, particularly in Power.
• Knowledge of health & safety, environment, and employment law.
• Understanding of budgets and contract management.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance activities for plant operation.
• Ensure compliance with regulatory standards.
• Support maintenance teams with technical advice.

Skills

Experience in Large Rotating Plant

Project leadership

Engineering standards knowledge

IT systems knowledge

Education

HNC minimum, degree preferred

Tools

MS Office

Maximo

Cintellate

Job description

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Job Title: Mechanical Engineer

Location: Damhead Creek

Contract Type: Permanent, Full-Time

Salary: £55,000 - £60,000

Benefits: Pension, Private Medical, Incentive plan, 25 Holidays

About VPI

VPI is a leading power company operating in the UK, Ireland and Germany. We tackle the big, systemic challenges in the energy transition. We bring together expertise in trading, operations and engineering to identify and anticipate challenges that will emerge as the energy transition unfolds. We then act to solve them. Today, our portfolio includes reliable thermal power, battery storage and carbon capture projects. Together, these assets deliver decarbonised, dispatchable, and flexible power to meet the needs of millions of homes and businesses.

The Role

An opportunity has arisen for a Mechanical Engineer who is an intuitive, self-driven team player with strong communication skills, a commitment to learning, and the ability to manage multiple tasks across different locations while upholding high ethical and safety standards.

As part of our Group Engineering Team, you will be responsible for supporting the delivery of large‑scale projects along with all Compliance Requirements associated with our mechanical, pressure systems & large rotating plant assets across the Portfolio.

To be based at Damhead Creek.

Key Responsibilities

• Reporting to a Mechanical Engineer Lead you will assist in maintenance activities to keep the plant running round the clock to deliver for our customers.
• You will be part of a team ensuring our assets comply with regulatory, industry and company best practices & standards.
• Your input will be essential to ensure the company business objectives are met whilst maintaining & ensuring safe, reliable and profitable operations.
• As part of our engineering team large scale maintenance projects, upgrades with flexibility and reliability driven focus will be part of your objectives.
• Offering support and technical advice to our site maintenance teams will also prove essential with good communication being key.

What we're looking for

• Experience in Large Rotating Plant and/or HRSG Pressure System in large Industrial processes (Power desirable).
• Experience working on long term multimillion pound projects - having led some stages of a project would be desirable.
• Educated to minimum HNC standard, with degree desired.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, e.g. health & safety, environment and employment law.
• Knowledge of budgets and contract management.
• Understanding of engineering standards and legislation.
• Solid understanding of work planning and the work control process.
• Good working knowledge of the Safety Rules and business IT systems (including MS Office, Maximo and Cintellate).

Why Join VPI?

Known for our ability to think and act fast using our energy intelligence, our mission is to enable the energy transition by providing the power we need today and tomorrow.

Whether you're an experienced professional or looking to grow, VPI provides structured development pathways.

VPI offers competitive salary, pension scheme, PMI (private medical insurance), long‑term incentive plan and holiday starting at 25 days plus bank holidays.

Ready to Apply?

If you are looking for a new challenge within a dynamic and forward‑thinking organisation, we want to hear from you! Apply today and help shape the future of power.

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