Mechanical Outage Coordinator

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Mechanical Outage Coordinator for a power generation facility in Seascale, Cumbria. This role involves leading outage activities, ensuring compliance with safety standards, and managing documentation. The ideal candidate should have a solid background in mechanical engineering and power generation, alongside excellent communication and problem-solving skills. The position offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Company pension

Annual performance bonus

25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays

Opportunities for professional development

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a 24/7 industrial or power generation environment.
• Strong understanding of maintenance management systems.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, safety procedures, and best practices.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate mechanical outage activities.
• Manage work orders and documentation in CMMS.
• Conduct quality checks and technical inspections.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering knowledge

Outage coordination

Strong decision-making

Effective communication

Problem-solving

Education

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Overview

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading O&M company in the power generation sector to recruit a Mechanical Outage Coordinator for its CHP facility in Seascale, Cumbria.

The Mechanical Outage Coordinator role comes with a competitive salary and excellent benefits package, offering the opportunity to play a key part in maintaining and optimising the reliability of a high-performing Combined Heat and Power facility.

If you’re an aspiring Mechanical Outage Coordinator and are looking to work for an organisation that puts integrity, safety and people at the forefront of everything it does, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities

Reporting to the Engineering and Maintenance Manager, you will:

• Lead and coordinate all mechanical outage activities to ensure work is safely and efficiently scoped, planned, and delivered.
• Support the planning and scheduling of outages in line with the annual operating plan and site agreements.
• Oversee contractors and internal teams during outage periods, ensuring full compliance with safety, environmental, and quality standards.
• Manage work orders, documentation, and technical reports, ensuring all outage-related information is accurately maintained in the CMMS.
• Conduct quality checks, technical inspections, and post-outage reviews to drive continuous improvement.
• Ensure that all statutory and inspection requirements, including PSSR activities, are completed within planned outage windows.
• Play an active role in maintaining site operational readiness, supporting zero harm initiatives, and contributing to the Duty Technician call-out rota.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a closely related discipline.
• Proven experience in a 24/7 industrial or power generation environment.
• Strong understanding of maintenance management systems, outage coordination, and contractor supervision.
• Knowledge of relevant legislation, safety procedures, and mechanical best practice.
• Proficiency with CMMS and Microsoft Office applications.
• Demonstrated ability to plan, manage budgets, and deliver work within agreed timescales.

Personal skills

The Mechanical Outage Coordinator role would suit someone who is:

• Highly organised, detail-oriented, and capable of managing multiple workstreams.
• A proactive problem-solver with strong decision-making skills.
• An effective communicator who can collaborate with internal teams, contractors, and external partners.
• Committed to health, safety, and environmental excellence.
• Motivated by continuous improvement and professional development.

Salary and benefits

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Outage Coordinator role

• Competitive salary (dependent on experience).
• Company pension and annual performance bonus.
• Opportunities for professional development and training.
• 25 days’ holiday plus bank holidays.

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