Mechanical Technician in Runcorn, Cheshire

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Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading Energy company, who specialise with the Energy from Waste (EfW) industry, to recruit for a Mechanical Technician to join their Energy from Waste Power Station in Runcorn, Cheshire.



The vital Mechanical Technician role comes with a basic salary of £47,239 + Overtime + Call out payments + up to 10% Bonus + benefits.



If you're an experienced Mechanical Technician 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 Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:



Fault finding and maintaining mechanical assets including steam boilers, pumps, gearboxes, valves, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressed air systems, etc.

Working in line with maintenance techniques and best practices

To ensure compliance with the pressure regulations and lifting gear inspection requirements

Assisting in plant developments and projects

Supervising and setting to work on site contractors

Maintaining accurate maintenance records on the site Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS)

Assist in outage planning, scheduling and coordination

To ensure the availability of plant spares



Professional qualifications



We are looking for someone with the following:



Ideally have an NVQ Level 3 qualification in a relevant engineering discipline such as Mechanical Engineering

A health and safety qualification such as an IOSH will be highly advantageous



Personal skills, prior experience and knowledge



The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who has:



Hands on maintenance experience with mechanical systems including, boilers, pumps, compressors, gearboxes, cranes etc

Practical knowledge of process plant and equipment gained in a heavy engineering environment such as power , petrochemical, steel works, CHP plant, paper mill etc.

Royal/Merchant Navy Marine Engineers will also be considered for this opportunity



Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role



A starting basic salary of £47,239

Up to 10% Bonus

Overtime

Call out payments

Private medical

Other benefits



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