Mechanical Technician

JR United Kingdom; Paisley; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join the maintenance team at a cutting-edge Energy from Waste plant that powers 70,000 homes. As a Maintenance Engineer, you'll be responsible for maintaining advanced mechanical systems, contributing to plant improvements, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations. Bring your expertise in mechanical engineering and be part of an exciting new facility.

Benefits

Bonus opportunity

Comprehensive benefits package

Training for professional development

Qualifications

• Experience with equipment like boilers, pumps, and gearboxes.
• Knowledge of LOLER, PUWER, and PSSR standards.
• Background in Power Generation, Petrochemical, or Oil & Gas preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain mechanical assets including boilers, turbines, pumps, and valves.
• Ensure compliance with pressure regulations and lifting gear inspections.
• Support inspections and improvement projects.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical systems maintenance

Health & Safety standards knowledge

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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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 Generation, 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!