The Mechanical Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to £60,000 + benefits including bonus and medical insurance.
If you are a HNC Mechanical Engineer with at least 5 years' experience working on heavy industrial plant, preferably within the power generation sector please submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Engineer role
Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer you will:
Support delivery of large-scale engineering projects across mechanical, pressure systems, and rotating plant assets within the portfolio.
Assist in planned and reactive maintenance activities to support continuous plant operation.
Ensure assets comply with regulatory, industry, and company standards, including relevant safety and engineering requirements.
Contribute to maintaining safe, reliable, and efficient generation through engineering input and support.
Support the delivery of major maintenance projects, upgrades, and reliability improvement initiatives.
Provide technical advice and engineering support to site maintenance teams.
Assist in the implementation of engineering standards, procedures, and compliance requirements.
Support work planning and work control processes to ensure safe and efficient execution of maintenance activities.
Contribute to asset performance improvements through collaboration with engineering and operational teams.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Educated to HNC level minimum in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline (degree desirable).
Experience working with large rotating plant and/or HRSG pressure systems within industrial or power generation environments.
Understanding of relevant legislation including health, safety, environmental, and engineering compliance requirements.
Experience with maintenance planning, work control processes, and engineering systems (e.g. Maximo or similar CMMS).
Working knowledge of engineering standards, generation safety rules, and contract/budget awareness.
Able to travel occasionally to other assets as required.
Personal skills
The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who is:
Self-motivated with the ability to work independently and manage workload effectively.
Strong communicator with the ability to work collaboratively and support team objectives.
Adaptable and proactive, with a willingness to learn, develop, and support change across the business.
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role
Starting salary of up to c.£60,000
Benefits package including up to 30% bonus and private medical insurance
Opportunity to work for a leading energy company with external training opportunities.
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Salary description
£55000.00 - £60000.00 per year