MECHANICAL TECHNICIAN - POWER STATION

Slough | £50,000 + Bonus & Benefits | ️ Monday to Friday
We are recruiting a Mechanical Technician to join the maintenance team at a newly commissioned power station in Slough.
This is a fantastic opportunity for an apprentice-trained engineer with heavy engineering experience to take on a key role maintaining critical plant equipment.

CANDIDATE REQUIREMENTS:

• Recognised engineering qualification (e.g., City & Guilds Level 3, Mechanical Apprenticeship).
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in a power station or heavy process industry (EfW, CCGT, CHP, Biomass, Nuclear, Petrochemical, etc.).
• Experience working with conveyors, valves, pumps, gearboxes, and steam-raising equipment.
• Royal Navy Marine Engineers with at least 5 years’ service will also be considered.
• Ideally IOSH or NEBOSH certified.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive, safety-first approach.

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across the site.
• Diagnose and repair a wide range of mechanical equipment including gearboxes, valves, compressors, pumps, fans, and boilers.
• Support the Maintenance Manager with daily maintenance activities and plant optimisation.
• Use the CMMS system to log and maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Supervise 3rd party contractors during scheduled and unscheduled works.
• Ensure all work is completed safely, efficiently, and in line with company HSEQ standards.
• Provide occasional technical support to operations and fuel handling teams.