Power Plant Mechanical Technician | Maintain Turbines

Astute People; Peterborough; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Overtime

Private medical insurance

Bonus

Excellent benefits

Job summary

Astute People is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a gas-fired power station in Peterborough. You will diagnose faults and perform maintenance on gas turbines, pumps, valves, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics, ensuring high plant availability. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship and experience in heavy process engineering.

IOSH is advantageous. The role offers overtime and private medical insurance as part of the benefits package.

Qualifications

• A time served apprenticeship with an NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• IOSH qualification is advantageous but not essential.
• Experience in heavy process engineering environments is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Carry out fault diagnosis, repairs, and planned and unplanned maintenance on mechanical assets to maximise plant availability (gas turbine, pumps, valves, gearboxes, hydraulics, pneumatics).
• Assist during major maintenance periods, shutdowns and outages to ensure maximum plant availability and efficiency.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records using CMMS.
• Supervise and direct on-site contractors when required.

Skills

Fault diagnosis

Mechanical maintenance

Gas turbine knowledge

Pumps

Valves

Gearboxes

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

CMMS

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

IOSH qualification (advantageous)

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Astute People is seeking a Mechanical Technician for a gas-fired power station in Peterborough. You will diagnose faults and perform maintenance on gas turbines, pumps, valves, gearboxes, hydraulics and pneumatics, ensuring high plant availability. The role requires an NVQ Level 3 apprenticeship and experience in heavy process engineering.

IOSH is advantageous. The role offers overtime and private medical insurance as part of the benefits package.