Power Plant Mechanical Technician (3-Month Contract)

Astute People; Croydon; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Astute People are seeking a Mechanical Technician for a 3 month contract at a power station in South London. You will fault-find and maintain mechanical assets including steam boilers, pumps and gearboxes, working to maintenance best practices.

Responsibilities include keeping CMMS maintenance records, ensuring spare parts availability and compliance with pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements. Immediate start and inside IR35 rate negotiable.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Experience in heavy process environments (Power, Paper Mills, FMCG).
• Strong fault-finding and maintenance capabilities on mechanical assets.

Responsibilities

• Fault find and maintain mechanical assets including steam boilers, pumps, gearboxes, valves and hydraulics.
• Work in line with maintenance techniques and best practices.
• Keep CMMS maintenance records up to date and ensure spare parts availability.
• Ensure compliance with pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical maintenance

Pneumatics & hydraulics

CMMS experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Astute People are seeking a Mechanical Technician for a 3 month contract at a power station in South London. You will fault-find and maintain mechanical assets including steam boilers, pumps and gearboxes, working to maintenance best practices.

Responsibilities include keeping CMMS maintenance records, ensuring spare parts availability and compliance with pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements. Immediate start and inside IR35 rate negotiable.