Mechanical Technician

Hemerdon, Devon

Salary Details: £40000.00 - 47000.00 a year

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Astute's Power Team is partnering with a leading power Company to recruit Mechanical Technician for their Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT) Power Station in Plymouth.
The Maintenance Technician role comes with a salary of up to 48,000 + benefits. There are both days and shift-based roles available, the shift role also has a shift allowance of 11,800 attached.
If you're an apprentice-trained Mechanical Technician with experience on heavy industrial sites then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Technician role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will carry out:

Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets across the power station including pumps, compressors, valves, turbines, pipework etc.
Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the CMMS (SAP)
Supervising and directing contractors.
Assisting in commissioning activities.
Carry out project work and activities as directed.
Ensuring HSE compliance at all times.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

At least 5 years of experience of hands-on maintenance in a heavy process industry, ideally in the power generation sector but other heavy industries will be considered
A relevant engineering qualification in a mechanical engineering - HNC, ONC, C&G etc.
Excellent IT skills and the ability to use a CMMS, ideally with SAP experience
Personal skills

The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who has:

Excellent team work and communication skills
Ability to prioritise tasks
Proactive attitude towards health & safety

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role

Salary of 40,000 - 48,000 + shift allowance (where role is shift based)
Benefits package including private medical insurance
Opportunity to work for a leading power 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.

Date Posted: 06 May 2025
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