At a Glance
- Tasks: Lead mechanical maintenance and optimise plant reliability in an Energy from Waste facility.
- Company: Astute, a forward-thinking company in the Power sector.
- Benefits: Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits package.
- Other info: Join a diverse team committed to safety and continuous improvement.
- Why this job: Make a real impact on sustainability while developing your leadership skills.
- Qualifications: Apprentice qualified in Mechanical Engineering with leadership and planning experience.
The predicted salary is between 36000 - 44000 £ per year.
Astute's Power Team are recruiting a Lead Mechanical Technician for an Energy from Waste plant located in Belfast.
This new role within the maintenance department is focusing on maximising plant availability & reliability by carrying out a variety of engineering tasks on mechanical assets including conveyors, belts, pumps, valves, fans etc.
This includes project engineering, supervisory duties and workload planning / scheduling.
If you have the relevant experience and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.
Responsibilities and duties
- Ensure all maintenance activities comply with Safe Systems of Work, prioritising the safety of people, plant and the environment.
- Develop, review and optimise preventative maintenance plans within Maximo to maximise plant reliability and minimise downtime.
- Plan maintenance work by confirming permits, RAMS, parts and tooling are in place before execution.
- Work with the Mechanical Engineer to resolve technical issues and improve maintenance strategies.
- Manage mechanical projects from planning through to completion, delivering on time and within budget.
- Lead and develop the mechanical maintenance team, driving safe working, high performance and continuous improvement.
- Ensure effective support of the on-call rota and out-of-hours maintenance activities.
- Manage planned, reactive and corrective mechanical maintenance to maximise plant availability.
- Professional qualifications
- Apprentice qualified with a relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification
- Minimum Level 3 or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline
- It would be advantageous to have an IOSH
- Personal skills
- Knowledge of PSSR (pressure Systems Safety Regulations) and LOLER (Lifting Operations and Lifting Equipment Regulations)
- Welding / Fabrication experience
- Leadership qualities
- Scheduling / Planning experience
- Familiarity with MAXIMO or similar Computerised Maintenance Management System
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Lead role
- Competitive basic salary
- Benefits package
- INDPOW
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.
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