Mechanical Engineer Energy from Waste
Up to £65,000 (DOE) plus Benefits
Kidderminster
MC Technical Recruitment are currently supporting a leading Energy from Waste facility in the Kidderminster area in their search for a Mechanical Engineer. This is a key leadership role overseeing the mechanical maintenance department and ensuring the ongoing reliability and performance of a large-scale EfW plant.
As Mechanical Engineer, you ll be responsible for delivering both routine and outage-based maintenance, managing a team of technicians, and leading continuous improvement and upgrade projects across the plant.
As the Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:
- Line management of the Mechanical Maintenance Team
- Planning, resourcing and supervising scheduled shutdown maintenance
- Diagnosing and resolving plant failures and mechanical defects
- Managing contractors and ensuring statutory compliance (e.g. PSSR, lifting equipment)
- Monitoring plant reliability and supporting with audits, budgets, and spares planning
- Supporting the Maintenance Manager with internal and external stakeholder communication
- Working on a days basis Monday to Friday, with an element of call out if required
- Other duties as required
Requirements:
- HNC (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
- Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in a relevant engineering environment
- Strong experience with rotating equipment, pressure systems, and planned maintenance
- Background in Energy from Waste, Power, or Process industries preferred
- Proven experience managing teams and maintenance contractors
- Excellent fault-finding, organisational, and problem-solving skills
What s on offer:
- £56,000 to £66,000 depending on experience
- Company pension
- Holidays
- Key leadership role in a long-term, high-performing EfW operation
If you re a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with strong maintenance experience and a leadership mindset, this is a great opportunity to progress your career in the Energy from Waste sector.
Apply:
To apply, please apply via the link, send your CV to MC Technical via (url removed) or call (phone number removed) for a confidential chat.