Multi-Skilled Technician

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading Power Generation company is looking for a Multi-Skilled Technician to work at its Biomass plant in Chester. This role involves carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical equipment, diagnosing faults, and ensuring compliance with safety standards. Candidates should have a Level 3 engineering qualification and at least 3 years of experience in a heavy industrial environment. The salary offered is competitive, ranging from £45,000 to £50,000, accompanied by a benefits package and progression opportunities.

Benefits

Benefits package

Progression opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of 3 years maintenance experience in a heavy process or industrial environment.
• Strong ownership and accountability in decision-making.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant.
• Diagnose faults and complete functional testing on power plant systems.
• Support maintenance activities outside core discipline when required.

Skills

Proactive and adaptable

Effective communication

Problem-solving skills

Team player

Education

Level 3 engineering qualification with apprenticeship

HNC or higher engineering qualification

IOSH or Health & Safety qualification

Job description

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Power Generation company to recruit a Multi‑Skilled Technician to work at its Biomass plant in Chester.

The Multi‑Skilled Technician comes with a starting salary of up to £50,000 + benefits.

If you are an apprentice trained engineer with experience on heavy industrial sites, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Multi‑Skilled Technician

• Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on mechanical and electrical plant and equipment across the power station
• Diagnosing faults, carrying out repairs, and completing functional testing on a range of power plant systems
• Supporting maintenance activities outside of your core discipline when required
• Assisting during planned outages, shutdowns, and major maintenance activities
• Inspecting and maintaining plant assets to ensure compliance with health, safety, quality, and environmental standards
• Ensuring all work is completed in accordance with site procedures and safe systems of work
• Updating maintenance records and work orders accurately using the CMMS
• Identifying reliability issues and contributing to continuous improvement initiatives
• Working closely with operations and maintenance colleagues to maximise plant availability and performance
• Actively supporting site safety culture, including hazard reporting and participation in investigations

Professional qualifications

• Level 3 qualified in relevant engineering qualification with apprenticeship completed.
• An HNC or higher engineering qualification (desirable)
• At least 3 years’ maintenance experience in a heavy process or industrial environment, such as
• An IOSH or Health & Safety qualification (desirable)

Personal skills

• Proactive and adaptable, with a positive attitude toward change and continuous improvement.
• Confident decision‑maker with strong ownership, accountability, and problem‑solving skills.
• Effective communicator and team player, able to influence, collaborate, and lead across multidisciplinary teams.

Salary and benefits of the Multi‑Skilled Technician role

• Salary of £45,000 – £50,000
• Benefits package and progression opportunities.
• Opportunity to join leading power generation company

INDPOW

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.