Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician – CCGT Power Station

Competitive salary + benefits

Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

SCINERGY Recruitment are recruiting for a Mechanical Technician to join the maintenance team of a modern CCGT power station in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire

This role focuses on delivering safe, reliable mechanical maintenance across the plant, supporting availability, efficiency, and long-term asset performance. The successful candidate will work closely with operations and engineering teams to ensure all mechanical equipment is maintained to a high standard.

The role will involve:

·        Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on rotating and static plant equipment

·        Maintenance and overhaul of pumps, valves, gearboxes, compressors, heat exchangers and associated systems

·        Supporting maintenance activities across turbine auxiliaries and balance of plant

·        Carrying out fault-finding, defect rectification and first-line repairs

·        Preparing method statements and risk assessments for maintenance activities

·        Managing and supervising contractors during outages and routine works

·        Completing maintenance activities in line with site procedures, permits and isolation requirements

·        Updating maintenance records and work orders within the CMMS

·        Supporting outages, inspections and major overhauls

·        Maintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and housekeeping

This is a days based role, Monday to Friday

To be considered for this role, you should have:

·        A recognised mechanical qualification at HNC or NVQ Level 3 or higher along with a time served apprenticeship

·        Mechanical maintenance experience in a power generation or a heavy industrial/process environment (e.g. CCGT, CHP, EfW, refinery, petrochemical). Marine Engineers from the Royal or Merchant Navy would also suit

·        Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience across plant equipment

·        Experience working with contractors and supporting outage activities

·        A strong understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation

·        Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary site team

What’s on offer:

·        Competitive salary up to circa £50,000

·        A South East allowance of £2,000

·        Bonus up to 17.5%

·        Further retention bonus – details on request

·        Private medical cover

·        Life assurance

·        Pension

·        36 days holiday inclusive of BH

·        Overtime opportunities at 1.5x

·        Ongoing training and development

For further information or to apply please contact Steve Utton or Callum Sheppard at SCINERGY Recruitment on 02030 386 115 or email steve@scinergy.co.uk

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