Power Generation Mechanic

M&E Global Resources Ltd; United Kingdom; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading defense contractor is seeking a Power Generation Mechanic to join their team in the UK. This role involves maintaining and repairing complex military equipment at a UK Military base. Candidates should possess prior maintenance experience and will receive on-site training. Competitive pay and opportunities for professional growth are offered.

Benefits

Competitive pay rates

Monday to Friday working hours

Training to enhance skills

Promotion opportunities

Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays

Qualifications

• Prior Power Generation maintenance experience required.
• Ability to operate, maintain, test, and repair equipment.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain electrical generating equipment.
• Inspect and repair electrical systems and equipment.
• Conduct scheduled maintenance and troubleshoot equipment failures.

Skills

Electrical testing

Maintenance

Troubleshooting

Safety standards

Job description

M&E Global is a defence contractor undertaking services on complex military equipment and aircraft for UK and US contractors. We have a fantastic opportunity for a Power Generation Mechanic to join our team.

The Role

Based in Fairford, UK, you’ll work alongside our dedicated workforce on a UK Military base.

Prior Power Generation maintenance experience is required, although additional training will be provided on site.

This role offers a great chance to develop your skills as a Power Generation Mechanic, working on a diverse range of military equipment in an exciting environment.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Operate, maintain, test, repair, service, and store electrical generating equipment, water distribution systems, flood lights, air compressors, and aircraft arresting systems. Conduct inspections, scheduled maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair all assigned equipment.
• Inspect electrical equipment and systems for damages, corrosion, and proper operation.
• Use test equipment and meters such as voltmeters, ammeters, megohmmeters, and oscilloscopes.
• Utilize hand tools, conduit benders, soldering irons, and grounding systems.
• Install, repair, and service electrical power distribution systems and equipment.
• Check repairable components, subassemblies, and solid-state components using test equipment and load banks.
• Test gauges and meters for accuracy and reliability.
• Interpret electrical drawings, schematics, blueprints, and maintenance data to prevent system failures.
• Analyze malfunctions through inspection and testing.
• Maintain and reconstitute BEAR assets/equipment for air, sea, and road shipments following USAF and company directives.
• Perform scheduled maintenance, troubleshoot, and repair all assigned equipment.
• Follow safety, hazardous material, and quality standards per USAF and company policies.
• Assist in erecting, constructing, and operating power generation equipment for exercises and contingencies.
• Ensure tools and protective equipment are safe and report deficiencies.
• Complete documentation such as Work Orders and update Maximo.
• Operate material handling equipment as needed.
• Inspect and coordinate disposal of hazardous materials.

Deployment Package and Additional Benefits

Our recruitment team will discuss the deployment package and benefits in detail. Here is a general outline*:

• Competitive pay rates.
• Monday to Friday working hours.
• Opportunities for promotion and progression.
• Holiday entitlement plus bank holidays.
• Training to enhance your skills.

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