Shift Mechanical Technician

Maintenance Technician (Shift, Mechanical bias)
New Power Station
£40,000 to £43,000 + benefits
Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire
We are currently recruiting Shift Maintenance Technicians to join the maintenance department of a 24/7 power plant in Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire. This new station, using proven technology, will produce electrical power from waste that would otherwise have gone to landfill.
Energy from waste is one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK's power industry offering highly secure & lengthy careers. With commissioning about to begin there couldn't be a better time to join this company at the very start of this exciting project.
Responsibilities... Reporting to the Maintenance Manager the Maintenance Technicians will be responsible for planned & preventative maintenance across the sit, responding to breakdowns & conducting mechanical maintenance on heavy process plant / power generating equipment (conveyors, pumps, motors, etc.) to help ensure that the plant runs at optimum capacity with minimal downtime.
Knowledge, Skills and Experience... To be considered for this position you will need to have a recognised apprenticeship/ONC/ HNC/HND/ONC in Mechanical Engineering or similar. A duel skill ability (Electrical qualifications) very advantageous with maintenance experience required from within a relevant industry (power generation, energy from waste, waste management, heavy process). Candidates from CCGT, coal & biomass power stations will also be considered as will those with an ex-forces background.
There is a salary from £40,000 to £43,000 plus benefits with this role
To apply for this position please send a copy of your CV along with a brief cover letter stating details of your current salary & package to mgeorge@astutetechnical.co.uk or call 02392 288206 & speak with Matt George

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