Mechanical Technician

ZipRecruiter; Glasgow; On-site; GBP 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a pioneering energy facility as part of the maintenance team, where you will play a vital role in ensuring the reliability and efficiency of advanced mechanical systems. This position offers the opportunity to develop your skills in a dynamic and growing sector while contributing to plant improvements that power thousands of homes. With a focus on safety and compliance, you will oversee maintenance tasks and support critical inspections and projects. This is a unique chance to be part of an innovative team at the forefront of energy from waste technology.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package

Training for professional development

Bonus opportunity

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance of mechanical assets including boilers and pumps.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety standards like LOLER and PUWER.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and fault-find mechanical assets at the facility.
• Ensure compliance with safety regulations and conduct inspections.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Fault Finding

Health & Safety Standards

Maintenance of Boilers and Pumps

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Job Description

Salary & Benefits: Competitive salary, bonus opportunity, comprehensive benefits package, and training for professional development.

Be part of the maintenance team at a cutting-edge Energy from Waste plant set to power 70,000 homes, and play a key role during its commissioning and mobilisation.

Why you’ll love this role:

• Maintain advanced mechanical systems at a state-of-the-art facility.
• Contribute to plant improvements, reliability, and efficiency.
• Develop your skills in a rewarding and growing sector.

What you’ll be doing:

• Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets, including boilers, turbines, pumps, valves, and conveyors.
• Ensuring compliance with pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements.
• Supporting plant inspections, fault investigations, and improvement projects.
• Supervising contractors and maintaining accurate records using the CMMS.
• Assisting in outage planning, scheduling, and ensuring the availability of spares.

What we want from you:

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• Maintenance experience with equipment such as boilers, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Knowledge of Health & Safety standards, including LOLER, PUWER, and PSSR.
• Background in industries like Power , Petrochemical, or Oil & Gas.
• Marine Engineers from the Merchant Fleet or Royal Navy will also be considered.

Apply today to join this exciting new facility!