Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Energy Recovery Facility Location: Exeter Salary: £49,000 per annum+ Call out allowance+ Bonus Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30–16:30 Bonus: Up to 10% discretionary annual bonus On-Call: 1 week in 4 The Opportunity An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced Maintenance Technician to join a well-established Energy Recovery Facility (ERF) in Exeter. You will play a key role in maintaining the site's mechanical plant and equipment, supporting the Operations team and ensuring maintenance activities are completed safely, efficiently and to a high standard. The role will also involve supporting plant improvement projects, helping to increase reliability, improve performance and reduce operational costs. The Role * Carrying out planned and preventative maintenance across the site. * Identifying faults and carrying out repairs on mechanical plant and equipment. * Supporting the Operations team with breakdowns and maintenance requirements. * Working in line with Health & Safety procedures, risk assessments and safe operating procedures. * Supporting improvement projects focused on plant reliability and cost reduction. * Assisting with the training and development of new and existing team members. * Maintaining high standards of Health & Safety across all maintenance activities. Equipment You'll Work With The facility operates a wide range of heavy process equipment, including: * Conveyors * Hydraulics and pneumatics * High-pressure pumps * Water systems * Motors * Steam boilers About You We're looking for an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineer or Mechanical Fitter with experience working within a process, heavy engineering or manufacturing environment. Ideally, you'll have: * Previous mechanical maintenance experience. * Experience carrying out planned and preventative maintenance. * Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair skills. * Experience within heavy engineering, FMCG, process manufacturing, Energy from Waste, naval or military environments. * The ability to work effectively within a high-pressure production environment. * Good communication and written skills. * A strong understanding of Health & Safety procedures. * Previous supervisory or team-leading experience would be advantageous. * Fabrication and welding skills would be beneficial. Package & Benefits £49,000 salary+ £2,160 annual on-call payment, before call-outs Up to 10% annual discretionary bonus £20 per day Monday–Friday while on call £40 per day Saturday & Sunday while on call Minimum 4-hour payment for call-outs 1.5x overtime following the minimum call-out period 25 days holiday + bank holidays 7% matched pension Sick pay scheme Profit share scheme If you're an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Fitter or Maintenance Technician looking for your next opportunity please press apply