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A fantastic opportunity has arisen for an experienced Mechanical Technician to join the team at Rye House Power Station. You will take ownership of mechanical maintenance activities across the site - planning, scheduling, supervising contractors, preparing method statements and risk assessments, and carrying out hands-on maintenance work. This role is ideal for a practical, safety-driven engineer with a strong background in rotating machinery, pressure systems, and fault diagnosis within heavy industry or power generation.
Job Responsibility
Maintain high standards of safety and housekeeping across the station
Ensure compliance with statutory requirements including the Health & Safety at Work Act and the Environmental Protection Act
Prepare and manage mechanical maintenance contracts to support station needs
Act as Competent Person or Authorised Person within the company safety rules
Deliver best practice in mechanical maintenance execution
Supervise contractors during outages, inspections, and overhauls
Diagnose mechanical faults proactively and develop effective solutions
Support 24/7 maintenance requirements to ensure station reliability
Contribute to delivering Process Safety KPIs
Assist with budgeting, cost control, procurement, and specification development
Support major inspections and overhauls at UK thermal sites
Execute hands-on mechanical maintenance on equipment and systems
Maintain strong working relationships with suppliers, contractors, and stakeholders
Travel occasionally to other sites as required
Requirements
Mechanical maintenance experience in power generation and/or heavy industry
HNC or equivalent qualification and experience
Good computer literacy
Solid understanding of health, safety, and environmental legislation
Nice to have
IOSH entry-level Managing Safely qualification
Team-working skills and experience supporting other disciplines
Understanding of budgeting and contract management