Mechanical Technician

Job Posted: 12 November 2024

• Contract Term: Permanent
• Location: Newport, Isle of Wight
• Contract Type: Full time
• Salary: 38,000
• Industries: Engineering

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Technician for our Waste Treatment Plant in Newport, Isle of Wight. 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

The Mechanical Technician shall support the Lead Mechanical Engineer in maintaining services, plant and apparatus in all areas of the plant.

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

o   6am – 6pm

o   10am – 10pm

o   6pm – 6am

·       Salary - £35,000 - £38,000

Role Responsibilities:

• Help to maintain standards as set out in the KPI’s
• Communicate problems and concerns promptly through line management or the CMMS ensuring quick resolution
• Ensure the health, safety and security of staff, customers, premises and equipment by encouraging and monitoring best practices always
• Comply with all Health and Safety Legislation
• Ensure all legislative requirements are adhered to
• Always undertake role in a professional and safe manner
• Carry out team briefings and tool box talks
• Perform PPM checks, inspections and reports in an efficient and prompt manner
• Experience in working with a Computerised Maintenance Management or willing to undertake training at a level applicable to role.
• 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:

• IOSH qualification
• CSE/GCSE equivalent
• Maintenance experience

Skills:

• Good communication skills
• Good interpersonal skills
• Understanding and writing of SSoW and Risk Assessments  
• Work within a Permit to work system
• Specialist proven skills in one of the following Coded Welding, Pressure Vessels, Combined Heat and Power Gas Systems maintenance and servicing , Steam Turbine maintenance and servicing, Steam Valves.