Mechanical Engineer - New Build EFW Plant (14% Bonus)

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited; Tilbury; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Performance bonus up to 14%

Company pension scheme

Medical cash plan

Overtime opportunities

Site training with commissioning team

Brand-new EFW power station

Job summary

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a brand-new Energy from Waste power station in Tilbury, Essex. You will lead the mechanical maintenance function, supervise teams and contractors, and plan maintenance activities to ensure high plant availability.

You will work closely with EC&I Engineers and Operations during commissioning and early operation, applying strong knowledge of mechanical machinery repair methods and safety processes to maximise reliability.

Qualifications

• Experience as Mechanical Engineer or similar in process/power generation.
• Relevant mechanical engineering qualification (HNC or equivalent).
• Strong knowledge of maintenance practices and fault diagnosis.
• Experience with PUWER, LOLER, PSSR or similar standards.

Responsibilities

• Lead mechanical maintenance function; supervise teams and contractors.
• Plan and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance.
• Diagnose faults and coordinate repairs to minimise downtime.
• Manage maintenance during outages and shutdowns; ensure safe operation.
• Utilise CMMS and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Support commissioning and transition to full operation with EC&I and Operations teams.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Maintenance planning

Team leadership

Contractor coordination

CMMS

Safety systems

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

SCINERGY Recruitment Limited is seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a brand-new Energy from Waste power station in Tilbury, Essex. You will lead the mechanical maintenance function, supervise teams and contractors, and plan maintenance activities to ensure high plant availability.

You will work closely with EC&I Engineers and Operations during commissioning and early operation, applying strong knowledge of mechanical machinery repair methods and safety processes to maximise reliability.