Mechanical Engineer - Energy from Waste Power Station

ATTB - The Big Jobsite; Croydon; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading energy company seeks a Mechanical Engineer to join their Energy from Waste Power Station in Croydon. The role involves leading a team of technicians and optimizing maintenance activities in a high-standard plant environment. The position offers a competitive salary up to £65,000, with overtime and additional benefits, promoting professional development.

Benefits

Private Medical Insurance

Training and Professional Development

London Weighting Allowance

Performance Bonus

Qualifications

• Significant knowledge in mechanical process plant maintenance.
• Experience leading a team in maintenance practices.
• Prior experience with outage planning is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Lead a team of mechanical technicians, ensuring plant maintenance.
• Schedule and optimize mechanical maintenance activities.
• Assist in the development of the Computerized Maintenance Management System.

Skills

Mechanical Process Plant Maintenance

Team Leadership

Knowledge of PSSR Regulations

Education

HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

Health and Safety Qualification (IOSH)

Job description

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, to recruit for Mechanical Engineer to join their Energy from Waste Power Station in Croydon, South London.

The vital Mechanical Engineer role comes with a salary range between £60,000 - £65,000 (inclusive of London weighting allowance) + overtime + up to 10% bonus + private medical + other 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 Engineering Manager, you will be responsible for:

Leading and managing a team of mechanical technicians to ensure the plant is maintained to the highest standard to ensure maximum plant availability.

Scheduling, planning and optimising all mechanical maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner.

Supervising and directing contractors.

Working closely with the operations department to assess and review plant performance shortfalls and how these can be rectified.

Assisting in the setting up and development of the sites Computerized Maintenance Management System

Ensuring that all activities are carried out in a safe manner and in line with company Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

Ideally having a formal qualification such as a HNC/HND in a Mechanical Engineering discipline or similar

A formal Health and Safety qualification such as IOSH will be advantageous but not a necessity

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who has:

Significant knowledge of mechanical process plant maintenance gained in a heavy engineering environment such as Power , Petrochemical, Refinery, Utilities plant etc.

Experience in leading a team of technicians in daily maintenance practices and procedures.

Knowledge of PSSR regulations

Prior experience with outage planning and execution will be highly advantageous

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role

A basic salary of up to £60,000

London Weighting allowance of c.£5,000

Overtime

Up to 10% Bonus

Private medical

Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of , , gender, , creed or 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 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.

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