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Astute People
Mechanical Technician
Gloucestershire
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- Hours
- Full Time
- Posted
- 4 hours ago
- Salary
- 53829.00 - 59811.00 GBP Annual
- Recruiter
- Astute People
- Closes
- 12 May 2026
- Course
- No
- Contract Type
- Permanent
- Recruiter Type
- Direct Employer
Description
Astute's Power team is exclusively partnering with Seabank Power to recruit a Mechanical Technician for its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) power station in Bristol.
The Mechanical Technician role comes with a starting salary of 53,829, rising to 59,811 following successful probation, in addition to a bonus, pension, flexible working and a range of other benefits.
If you're a Mechanical Technician and are looking to work for an organisation that operates a major UK power station, submit your CV to apply today.
Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Technician role
Reporting to the Mechanical Engineer, you will:
Perform work scheduling and reporting using a maintenance management system.Carry out routine maintenance on steam, water, fuel gas and chemical process systems to ensure availability.Carry out reactive fault finding and troubleshooting to ensure high plant availability.Manage contracts and supervise of contractors.Design, implement, manage and develop plant improvement projects.
Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:
Apprentice trained Minimum of a level 3 qualification in mechanical engineering or similar Experience working in power generation, or alternatively another similar heavy process industry such as steel works, petrochemical, etc. Ex–forces applications welcomed. Ideally experience with steam raising plant, turbines, valves, pumps, compressors and auxiliary systems.
Personal skills
The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone who is:
Able to work independently and manage technical tasksCompetent in using IT for day–to–day activitiesClear and effective in communication at all levelsWilling to work flexibly across a range of technical challenges
Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role
Starting salary: 53,829, rising to 59,811 post–probationAnnual bonusPrivate medical insuranceSalary sacrifice pension schemeRelocation assistanceFlexible working optionsCycle to work and EV leasing schemesSocial and team eventsPaid overtime at 1.5x base rate (available as required and during outages)
INDPOW
Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Ad ID: 5418176116
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