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Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician

  • Role type : Permanent
  • Location : Alton
  • Salary : Salary on application
  • Sector : Power
  • Ref : 25754
  • Salary: Salary on application
Astute are working on behalf of our client who operate a Gas Storage facility located in Hampshire. Gas taken from the National Transmission System is placed into storage on site and held until demands require it to be placed back into use. The facility has a storage capacity of 10 billion cubic feet which provides around 20% of the UK Storage capability.

We are looking for ideally a Mechanical Maintenance Technician with an apprenticeship and around five years industry experience. As a Mechanical Technician you will be responsible for carrying out reactive and preventative maintenance across a variety of critical plant & equipment on site such as pumps, compressors & valves.

If you have the relevant experience (please see below) and are looking for a rewarding role in the Power sector, then please apply.

 
                    
Responsibilities and duties:
As the Mechanical Technician you will be responsible for:

  • Carry out and schedule reactive & preventative maintenance and repair duties.
  • Servicing variety of equipment including gas turbines, compressors, valves, pumps and motors.
  • Use the Computer Maintenance Management System (CMMS) to record and log all maintenance work.
  • Carrying out inspections & Maintenance on ATEX & PUWER equipment.
  • Perform plant isolations ensuring compliance with permit to work system & safe systems of work.
  • Supervise specialist contractors and provide assistance when needed.
  • Provide call out / out of hours breakdown service as and when required.
 
 
 
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

  • An apprentice in a relevant engineering field such as Mechanical Engineering
  • Ideally qualified with a level 3 NVQ / City & Guilds
 
 
 
Personal skills
The Mechanical Technician would suit someone with:

  • Experience in a similar industry such as Petrochemical, Refinery, Energy from Waste, Biomass, Power Generation, Petrochemical etc
  • Royal Navy Marine Engineers would also be considered
  • Working knowledge of relevant legislation relating to ATEX and PUWER and be comfortable working in Hazardous Areas
  • Able to work alone and as part of a team
  • Ability to be able to prioritise workload accordingly
 
 
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role

  • Competitive Salary
  • Bonus opportunity
  • Excellent Pension
  • Further benefits available
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To apply for this Mechanical Technician opportunity, please complete the form below. Alternatively, send a copy of your up-to-date CV to dgrosvenor@astutepeople.co.uk or call 02392288286 to speak to Dan Grosvenor who can tell you more. You can also connect with Dan on LinkedIn to view other jobs they are recruiting. View current job vacancies Astute People is recruiting.

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