Mechanical Technician

Mechanical Technician Altera Recruitment Group is supporting a specialist renewable energy business in the appointment of a Mechanical-Biased Multi-Skilled Technician at a modern gasification power plant in Leicestershire. The role would suit an experienced multi-skilled maintenance technician with a strong mechanical bias and a background in a heavy process environment such as power generation, Energy from Waste, waste treatment, chemicals, refining or steel. Key Responsibilities of the Mechanical-Biased Multi-Skilled Technician * Diagnose faults and maintain mechanical and electrical equipment including pumps, gearboxes, motors, valves, panels, instrumentation and controls. * Complete planned preventative maintenance, reactive maintenance, inspections and condition-based monitoring. * Support plant upgrades, modifications, maintenance projects and outage planning and execution. * Maintain accurate maintenance records through the site CMMS and ensure suitable spares are available to support plant performance. * Work safely and in accordance with site procedures, maintenance strategies, statutory requirements and industry best practice. Candidate Requirements * Time served or Level 3 qualified in Maintenance Engineering with a multi-skilled bias. * Minimum 4 years' maintenance experience within a heavy process environment. * Strong mechanical maintenance experience, with sufficient electrical knowledge to operate effectively within a multi-skilled role. * Experience planning, scoping or delivering small-scale maintenance projects and using CMMS platforms. * Knowledge of steam systems, water treatment or pressure and lifting equipment regulations would be advantageous. What's on Offer * Salary up to £42,500 per annum. * Working 40 hours per week, Monday - Friday, 7:30am-5pm. * Call-out charge & overtime pay. * Opportunity to work within the renewable energy and biomass power generation sector. * Varied maintenance role across mechanical and electrical plant. * Exposure to plant improvement and maintenance projects. * Long term opportunity within an established operational facility. If you are an experienced multi-skilled maintenance technician looking for your next opportunity within renewable energy, we would welcome a confidential conversation