Mechanical Engineer - Shutdown & Plant Systems

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Clifton Hampden; On-site; GBP 28,000 - 41,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a client in Abingdon. Primarily to support the Load Assembly Team during shutdown, including preparation for shutdown activities.

Secondarily to support general mechanical tasks with vacuum, cooling, pressurised and electromagnetic systems. Role includes construction of new systems, maintenance of existing systems, fault finding and repair.

Qualifications

• Must have served a recognised Apprenticeship or similar.
• Level 3 NVQ Certificate in Mechanical Engineering (Equivalent qualifications to those stated will be considered).
• Experience in an industrial setting, specifically mechanical assembly and maintenance, would be desirable.
• Knowledge of modern manufacturing techniques.
• Experience of working under a Written Safe System of Work/Method Statements/Risk Assessments.
• BPSS Security Clearance.
• Experience of vacuum systems and understanding of electrical work would be desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform maintenance, improvements and modifications during shutdowns and interventions to maximise efficiency and availability.
• Document processes/procedures for maintenance, installation and testing of equipment. Compiling work packages for work to be carried out, including writing safe systems of work.
• Support large scale projects such as in-vessel works, centre column and TF circuits and cooling systems.
• Provide mechanical technician support to the Plant Responsible Officers (PRO) and their deputies.
• Set and maintain high levels of safety.
• Promote good behavioural safety to drive improvements in culture, working conditions and professionalism.
• Practice continual improvements in safety practices and behaviours.
• Adhere to regulatory requirements when working on plant.
• Understand and practice Construction (Design and Management) Regulations 2015.
• Expected to work mostly without direct continuous supervision; however, due to high hazard may be supervised by SQEP personnel.
• Supervise contract staff, fitters and general workers on any number of systems.

Skills

Industrial experience

Manufacturing techniques

Safe Systems of Work

Risk Assessments

Method Statements

BPSS clearance

Vacuum systems

Electrical work understanding

Education

Recognised Apprenticeship

Level 3 NVQ in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Mechanical Engineer to join a client in Abingdon. Primarily to support the Load Assembly Team during shutdown, including preparation for shutdown activities.

Secondarily to support general mechanical tasks with vacuum, cooling, pressurised and electromagnetic systems. Role includes construction of new systems, maintenance of existing systems, fault finding and repair.