Mechanical Technician

First Military Recruitment Ltd; Gloucester; On-site; GBP 39,000 - 49,000; Full time

Job summary

First Military Recruitment Ltd invites applications for a Mechanical Technician position at our Gloucester site. You will oversee performance and maintenance of mechanical equipment across the site, including conveyors, boiler plant, steam turbine, and generator.

This role is suited to engineers with extensive maintenance experience in power generation. The role requires hands-on maintenance, ability to work 24/7 call-outs, and training apprentices.

Qualifications

• Extensive maintenance experience in power generation (Energy from Waste/CCGT/Oil/Coal/Biomass) or proven Armed Forces engineer background.
• Experience in dynamic, demanding environments with safe working practices and regulatory awareness.
• Ability to communicate clearly across levels and stay highly motivated.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine maintenance tasks and log them in the plant’s maintenance system.
• Prioritise and complete emergent work promptly to minimise downtime.
• Assist the Mechanical Engineer with updating maintenance plans and work scopes.
• Supervise contractors during outages and support plant improvement projects.
• Maintain equipment and report defects or improper operation.
• Investigate and rectify mechanical faults to minimise downtime.
• Support statutory inspections and keep documentation up to date.
• Coordinate maintenance activities during planned or unplanned shutdowns.
• Mentor apprentices and provide training as required.
• Attend call-outs and provide 24/7 support when needed.

Skills

Power generation experience

Maintenance experience

Communication skills

Teamwork

Problem solving

Computer literacy

Job description

EH60 - Mechanical Technician

Salary: £38,940 - £48,675

Location: Gloucester

Overview:

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Mechanical Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

You will be responsible for the performance and maintenance of mechanical equipment across the site, including materials handling conveyors, boiler plant, steam turbine, generator and ancillary equipment

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Completing routine maintenance tasks on time and recording them within the plant’s maintenance management system
• Prioritising and completing emergent work in a timely manner
• Assisting the Mechanical Engineer with reviewing, updating and modifying plant maintenance plans
• Assisting with the development of work scopes and supervising contractors during the plant’s annual outage
• Managing plant improvement projects from evaluation through to implementation
• Maintaining equipment as directed by the Mechanical Engineer and reporting any defects or incorrect operation
• Investigating and rectifying mechanical faults to minimise plant downtime
• Assisting with statutory inspections and ensuring relevant documentation is completed and kept up to date
• Coordinating mechanical maintenance activities and supporting other disciplines during planned and unplanned shutdowns
• Assisting with the training and mentoring of apprentices
• Supporting plant operations on a 24/7 basis by attending call-outs and working overtime when required

Skills and Qualifications:

• Extensive maintenance experience within the power generation sector, including Energy from Waste, CCGT, Oil, Coal or Biomass, or experience as a time-served Armed Forces engineer
• Experience of working within demanding and dynamic environments
• Knowledge of relevant facility consents, health and safety legislation, safe working environments, safety rules and outages
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at different levels
• Adaptable and flexible approach to work
• Highly motivated, results-oriented and driven
• Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
• Computer literate
• Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritise workload