Mechanical Technician

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Technician for our Waste Treatment Plant in Newport, Isle of Wight. Working in a team, as a Mechanical Technician you will support the Operational Team with maintaining services, plant and apparatus in all areas of the plant.

We are looking to speak with individuals who have experience in either the Energy from Waste, Petrochemical or Power sectors. Ideal candidates with have significant experience working within one of the following areas:

• Steam valve overhaul/maintenance
• Steam turbines
• Hydraulic system overhaul/maintenance
• Gas Engines

You will be working 12-hour shifts either days or nights on a rotating pattern:

• 6am – 6pm
• 10am – 10pm
• 6pm – 6am

Role Responsibilities:

• Help to maintain standards as set out in the KPI’s
• Communicate problems and concerns promptly ensuring quick resolution
• Ensure the health, safety and security of staff, premises and equipment by encouraging and monitoring best practices always
• Comply with all Health and Safety Legislation
• Always undertake role in a professional and safe manner
• Perform Planned Preventitive Maintenance checks, inspections and reports
• Good understanding of proactive maintenance strategy and condition monitoring.
• Experience of carrying out mechanical maintenance.
• Pro-actively support a safety culture in which teams and individuals are responsible and accountable for their actions and perform at their best, improve performance and realise their full potential.

Qualifications & Skills

• Maintenance experience (essential
• Mechanical engineering HNC or apprenticeship (essential)
• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Experience working within a Permit to work system (desirable)
• Experience in working with a Computerised Maintenance Management or willing to undertake training at a level applicable to role.

Benefits

• Entry into Company bonus scheme - up to 5%
• Contributory pension up to 6%
• Annual opportunity to buy additional annual leave (up to 5 days)
• Life assurance: 4 x annual salary
• Flexible benefits: Access to a wide range of flexible benefits through Bravo Benefits, allowing you to tailor your package to suit your individual needs, including health, wellbeing, and lifestyle options.
• Free parking