At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a leading energy company as a Mechanical Engineer, supporting large-scale engineering projects.
- Company: Dynamic energy firm with a focus on innovation and sustainability.
- Benefits: Earn up to £60,000 plus bonuses and private medical insurance.
- Other info: Opportunities for external training and career growth in a collaborative environment.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in the power generation sector while advancing your career.
- Qualifications: HNC in Mechanical Engineering and 5 years' experience in industrial plant required.
The predicted salary is between 60000 - 60000 £ per year.
Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading Energy company in the UK to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to join its portfolio team, based at their CCGT plant in North Lincolnshire, with occasional travel to other assets required. 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
- 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
- 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.
Contact Details:
Astute Technical Recruitment Ltd Recruitment Team
