Mechanical Technician

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Job summary

A leading company in renewable energy is seeking Mechanical Technicians for permanent roles near Glasgow. You will be crucial to maintaining effective plant operations and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Ideal candidates will have mechanical maintenance experience and relevant engineering qualifications, joining a team committed to sustainability and excellence.

Benefits

25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)

Pension scheme

Discretionary bonus

Qualifications

• Mechanical maintenance experience within heavy or process industries.
• Good understanding of health and safety and statutory legislation.
• Ability to work independently while ensuring teamwork.

Responsibilities

• Carry out essential planned and reactive maintenance.
• Ensure plant effectiveness and availability.
• Be an ambassador for best practices ensuring safety.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Communication

Teamwork

Education

ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Technician
Permanent and Fixed-Term Contract Opportunities
Uddingston
£41,908.46 + bonus & benefits

Who we are
We're not just talking about making a difference, we're making it happen. We generate dispatchable, renewable power and create stable energy in an uncertain world. Building on our proud heritage, we have ambition to become the global leader in sustainable biomass and carbon removals.

You'll be joining our teams of practical doers, future thinkers and business champions. We're enabling a zero carbon, lower cost energy future for all, and working hard to decarbonise the planet for generations to come.

About the role

Based in Uddingston near Glasgow, Daldowie Treatment Works is one of the largest plants of its type in Europe. For over 20 years the plant has focussed on creating wdf pellets from sewage sludge reducing environmental impacts as well as creating a new fuel source replacing the need to burn fossil fuels.

We're now recruiting 2x permanent and 2x 6-month fixed term contract opportunities.

Working within a mechanical discipline, you'll play a key role in the successful running of the site. As part of the Mechanical Maintenance Team reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you'll carry out essential planned and reactive maintenance on plant to ensure the best possible plant effectiveness and availability.

Who we're looking for
You'll need mechanical maintenance experience within heavy or process industries coupled with a relevant technical grounding from an apprenticeship and/or ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering. A lot of the work you do will need to be compliant, so a good understanding of relevant health and safety and statutory legislation is key.

You'll also need great communication skills and a collaborative approach to teamwork, as well as be comfortable working independently. You'll be an ambassador for best practice, ensuring that all work in carried our safely and that we maintain good housekeeping.

Rewards and benefits

As you help us to shape the future, we've shaped our rewards and benefits to help you thrive and support your lifestyle:

- Salary of £41,908.46
- Discretionary bonus based on company performance
- 25 days annual leave (plus Bank Holidays)
- Pension scheme

We're committed to making a tangible impact on the climate challenge we all face. Drax is where your individual purpose can work alongside your career drive. We work as part of a team that shares a passion for doing what's right for the future. With Drax you can shape your career and a future for generations to come.

Together, we make it happen.

Diversity, equity and inclusion are fundamental to the values we hold. No matter your role or location in Drax, we're committed to fostering an environment where everyone feels valued and respected. Regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation, religion, ability or background, we encourage everyone at Drax to contribute their perspectives and talents.

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