Mechanical Technician
Location: Rye House, Hertfordshire
Contract Type: Full Time, Permanent
Salary:£45000-£48000
Benefits: Pension, Private Medical, Incentive Plan, 25 Days Holiday + Bank Holidays
About VPI
VPI is a leading power company operating across the UK, Ireland, and Germany. The organisation brings together expertise in operations, engineering, and trading to support the energy transition. Its portfolio includes reliable thermal power, battery storage, and carbon capture projects, delivering flexible and secure power to millions of homes and businesses.
The Role
A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join the team at Rye House Power Station.
You will take ownership of mechanical maintenance activities across the site — planning, scheduling, supervising contractors, preparing method statements and risk assessments, and carrying out hands‑on maintenance work. This role is ideal for a practical, safety‑driven engineer with a strong background in rotating machinery, pressure systems, and fault diagnosis within heavy industry or power generation.
Key Responsibilities
- Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping across the station.
- Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Environmental Protection Act.
- Prepare and manage mechanical maintenance contracts to support station needs.
- Act as Competent Person or Authorised Person within the company safety rules.
- Deliver best practice in mechanical maintenance execution.
- Supervise contractors during outages, inspections, and overhauls.
- Diagnose mechanical faults proactively and develop effective solutions.
- Support 24/7 maintenance requirements to ensure station reliability.
- Contribute to delivering Process Safety KPIs.
- Assist with budgeting, cost control, procurement, and specification development.
- Support major inspections and overhauls at UK thermal sites.
- Execute hands‑on mechanical maintenance on equipment and systems.
- Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders.
- Travel occasionally to other sites as required.
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Essential
- Mechanical maintenance experience in power generation and/or heavy industry.
- HNC or equivalent qualification and experience.
- Good computer literacy.
- Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation.
Desirable
- IOSH entry‑level Managing Safely qualification.
- Team‑working skills and experience supporting other disciplines.
- Understanding of budgeting and contract management.
- Willingness to develop further technical skills.
- Flexible, proactive approach to work.
The Person
- At least 3 years’ experience in a process or heavy‑industrial environment.
- Clear communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Strong organisational and time‑management capabilities.
- Able to analyse problems rationally under pressure and develop solutions.
- Self‑motivated and capable of working independently.
- Embraces change with a willingness to learn and grow.
- Strong commitment to ethical behaviour, environmental performance, and safety.
Why Join VPI?
VPI offers a competitive package, structured development, and the chance to play a meaningful role in delivering secure, low‑carbon power. You’ll join a collaborative, forward‑thinking engineering environment where you can grow your skills and make an impact.
Ready to Apply?
If this sounds like the next step in your engineering career, we’d love to hear from you.