Mechanical Field Service Engineer – Gas Peaking Plants – West of England
We’re looking for a Mechanical Field Service Engineer to support three operational gas peaking plants across the West of England. This is a permanent, field‑based role reporting to the Mechanical Technical Lead. You’d be joining an organisation who are an independent power producer, with an energy portfolio of over 25GW across 10+ countries, including Solar, Wind, Energy Storage and Biomass technologies.
As a Mechanical Field Service Engineer, you’ll be responsible for maintaining and optimising critical mechanical systems across multiple sites. You’ll act as the on‑the‑ground technical specialist, ensuring plant reliability, supporting maintenance strategies and responding to operational issues. This role suits a hands‑on engineer with strong diagnostic capability and experience in energy generation environments.
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver planned and reactive mechanical maintenance
- Diagnose faults and restore plant availability quickly
- Support outage and breakdown activities
- Act as mechanical SME across all three sites
- Support site teams with troubleshooting and issue resolution
- Escalate complex issues where required
- Identify reliability and performance issues
- Support root cause analysis and corrective actions
- Work in line with site safety procedures and standards
- Maintain accurate maintenance records
Requirements
- Experience in mechanical maintenance within power generation or heavy industry
- Strong fault‑finding skills on rotating equipment and engines
- Gas peaking plant experience preferred
- Able to work independently across multiple sites
- Full UK driving licence and willingness to travel
If this peaks your interest, reach out today to have a confidential discussion and find out more about this opportunity!
Submit your CV or contact Holly Higginson (h.higginson@mintselection.com) to see if this could be the next step in your career.
Mint Selection are deeply committed to fostering a diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace. We believe that the renewable energy sector thrives on innovation and creativity, which is driven by diverse perspectives and experiences. Our mission is to ensure that every individual, regardless of background, identity, or circumstance, has equal opportunity to contribute and grow within our organisation.
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