Mechanical Technician

EH60 - Mechanical Technician 

Salary: £38,940 - £48,675 

Location: Gloucester

Overview: 

First Military Recruitment are currently seeking a Mechanical Technician on behalf of one of our clients.

You will be responsible for the performance and maintenance of mechanical equipment across the site, including materials handling conveyors, boiler plant, steam turbine, generator and ancillary equipment

Our client encourages applications from ex-military personnel however all candidates will be given due consideration.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Completing routine maintenance tasks on time and recording them within the plant’s maintenance management system
Prioritising and completing emergent work in a timely manner
Assisting the Mechanical Engineer with reviewing, updating and modifying plant maintenance plans
Assisting with the development of work scopes and supervising contractors during the plant’s annual outage
Managing plant improvement projects from evaluation through to implementation
Maintaining equipment as directed by the Mechanical Engineer and reporting any defects or incorrect operation
Investigating and rectifying mechanical faults to minimise plant downtime
Assisting with statutory inspections and ensuring relevant documentation is completed and kept up to date
Coordinating mechanical maintenance activities and supporting other disciplines during planned and unplanned shutdowns
Assisting with the training and mentoring of apprentices
Supporting plant operations on a 24/7 basis by attending call-outs and working overtime when required
Skills and Qualifications:

Extensive maintenance experience within the power generation sector, including Energy from Waste, CCGT, Oil, Coal or Biomass, or experience as a time-served Armed Forces engineer
Experience of working within demanding and dynamic environments
Knowledge of relevant facility consents, health and safety legislation, safe working environments, safety rules and outages
Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to communicate effectively at different levels
Adaptable and flexible approach to work
Highly motivated, results-oriented and driven
Ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team
Computer literate
Strong analytical and decision-making skills with the ability to prioritise workload
Only candidates based in UK and eligible to work in UK are allowed