Mechanical Engineer

Mechanical Engineer

Job Type:

Permanent

Job Sector:

Engineering

Region:

South West

Location:

Gloucestershire

Salary:

60,000 to 60,000 per annum

Posted:

21/07/2025

Recruiter:

ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd

Job Ref:

BBBH27120

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Gloucestershire.

This Mechanical Engineer role comes with a salary of 50,000 - 60,000 per year plus benefits and has Monday to Friday working hours.

If you're an experienced Mechanical Technician or Engineer with a background in heavy process industries or defence, submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Engineer role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:

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Oversee mechanical maintenance of plant equipment

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Monitor rotating machinery and ensure safe operation

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Coordinate shutdown and maintenance planning across disciplines

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Maintain compliance with statutory inspections and documentation

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Manage safety systems, lifting gear, and pressure systems

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Support accident, incident and near-miss investigations

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Lead mechanical personnel and manage related departmental duties

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Review and recommend spare parts holdings

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Set and manage the mechanical department budget

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

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Engineering background within power generation such as Energy from Waste, CCGT, Biomass, Oil, Coal, or marine engineering

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Competency in relevant safety legislation and industry standards

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5+ years of relevant experience

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Familiarity with equipment inspections, safe systems of work, and technical documentation

Personal skills

The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who is:

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Comfortable working in a demanding environment

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Effective at prioritising and decision-making

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Confident with written and verbal communication

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Computer literate

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role

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50,000 - 60,000 + benefits

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Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm

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.