Mechanical Technician

Astute People; Wales; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Energy firm in Cardiff is seeking an experienced Mechanical Technician to maintain mechanical assets and ensure compliance with safety regulations. This role offers a salary of £47,239 plus bonuses and the opportunity for professional development within a supportive environment. Ideal candidates will have practical knowledge in heavy engineering contexts, such as power generation or petrochemicals.

Benefits

Up to 10% Bonus

Private medical

Overtime available

Call out payments

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical systems like boilers and pumps.
• Knowledge of process plants in a heavy engineering environment.

Responsibilities

• Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets at the site.
• Ensuring compliance with safety regulations.

Skills

Hands on maintenance

Practical knowledge of mechanical systems

Health and safety awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

IOSH qualification

Job description

Overview

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste (EfW) industry, to recruit for a Mechanical Technician to join their Energy from Waste Power Station in Cardiff, South Wales. If you're an experienced Mechanical Technician and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

• Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for: Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including steam boilers, pumps, gearboxes, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressed air systems, etc.


• Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices


• To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements


• Assisting in plant developments and projects


• Supervising and setting to work on site contractors


• Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)


• Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination


• To ensure the availability of plant spares

Professional qualifications

• Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering


• A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

• The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who has:


• Hands on maintenance experience with mechanical systems including, boilers, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, cranes etc


• Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power generation, petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc.


• Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered for this opportunity

Salary and benefits

• A starting basic salary of £47,239


• Up to 10% Bonus


• Overtime


• Call out payments


• Private medical


• Other benefits

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