Mechanical Engineer

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Gloucestershire.

This Mechanical Engineer role comes with a salary of 50,000 - 60,000 per year plus benefits and has Monday to Friday working hours.

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Technician or Engineer with a background in heavy process industries or defence, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Engineer role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will :

Oversee mechanical maintenance of plant equipment

Monitor rotating machinery and ensure safe operation

Coordinate shutdown and maintenance planning across disciplines

Maintain compliance with statutory inspections and documentation

Manage safety systems, lifting gear, and pressure systems

Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations

Lead mechanical personnel and manage related departmental duties

Review and recommend spare parts holdings

Set and manage the mechanical department budget

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following :

Engineering background within power generation such as Energy from Waste, CCGT, Biomass, Oil, Coal, or marine engineering

Competency in relevant safety legislation and industry standards

5+ years of relevant experience

Familiarity with equipment inspections, safe systems of work, and technical documentation

Personal skills

The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who is :

Comfortable working in a demanding environment

Effective at prioritising and decision-making

Confident with written and verbal communication

Computer literate

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role

50,000 - 60,000 + benefits

Monday to Friday, 7 : 30am to 4 : 30pm

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.

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