Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading operator of Combined Cycle Gast Turbine (CCGT) Power Stations, to recruit for a Mechanical Engineer to join their CCGT Power Station in Rochester, Kent. You could also be based at their asset in Shoreham.

The vital Mechanical Engineer role comes with a basic salary of 55,000 - 60,000 + 2,100 south east living allowance + up to 30% bonus + overtime + LTIP + Private Medical + other excellent benefits.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Engineer and are looking to work for a leading organisation who invests in training and professional development of their employees, then upload your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties

Reporting to the Lead Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

Focusing on plant integrity and plant life maintenance
Ensuring maintenance plans and targets are achieved safely, on time and within budget.
Deliver engineering best practice across all stations
Developing asset management strategies
Providing mechanical engineering support to the workshop team
Implementing maintenance techniques and best practices
Identifying areas of improvement
Engineering and managing mechanical plant upgrades/ projects.
Managing high value maintenance contracts
Directing mechanical technicians and contractors
Ensuring HSE compliance at all times

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

A minimum qualification of HNC Level and above is required in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering
Ideally a health and safety qualification such as IOSH or NEBOSH
A UK Driving licence will be required as there will be travel required to other sites when needed

Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge

The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who has:

Excellent technical knowledge of Heat Recovery Steam Generator equipment and Rotating Plant
Ideally, engineering experience in the CCGT sector but candidates from Refineries, Paper Mills or other sources of power generation will be considered.
Knowledge of budgets and contract management
The ability to handle multiple work projects running together.
The highest regards for health, safety and environmental compliance
A valid driving licence is essential for this role as travel to other sites will be required

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role

A starting basic salary of 55,000 - 60,000
South East living allowance of 2,100 per annum
Up to 30% bonus
Overtime
LTIP
Private medical
Other excellent benefits

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.