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Mechanical Technician Salary: £33.54 per hour (Inside IR35) Hours: 40 per week Contract: 6‑month rolling (18 months’ worth of work) Shifts: Earlies & Lates Location: Chester About the Role If you thrive as a Mechanical Technician on momentum, precision, and engineering that actually makes an impact, this is where you belong. As a Mechanical Technician, you’ll be diving into hands‑on maintenance, fault‑finding, and real mechanical challenges that keep the UK’s modern fleet moving. We’re not just looking at traditional rail backgrounds, we want Mechanical Technicians from Automotive, HGV/Plant, Forces engineering, and Aviation who are ready to transfer their expertise into a sector that’s booming, evolving, and packed with opportunity. What You’ll Be Doing: Carrying out mechanical maintenance in line with technical instructions and procedures. Completing mechanical repairs and reliability-based maintenance activities. Reporting progress and issues to Team Leaders and Production Managers. Adapting to changing shift patterns and operational requirements. What You’ll Need: Strong mechanical maintenance skills. Previous rail experience is preferred, but candidates from automotive, plant/HGV, aviation, or military engineering are highly encouraged to apply. Experience completing mechanical repairs and planned preventative maintenance. Level 3 qualification...

Role: Vehicle Mechanic / Fitter / Technician Salary: £38,000 £42,000 + Bonus + Excellent Benefits Location: Near Humberside Airport (Commutable from Grimsby, Scunthorpe, Brigg, Barton-upon-Humber, Doncaster, Gainsborough, Market Rasen, Immingham) Benefits • 27 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays, • Pension scheme with 8% employer contribution, • Private medical insurance, • Life assurance, • Discretionary performance bonus, • Christmas vouchers, • Ongoing training and development Due to the retirement of a long-serving employee, this is an excellent opportunity to join a well-established company offering long-term stability and career development. Working Hours Week 1: Monday Friday, 7:00am 4:00pm Week 2: Monday Thursday, 8:00am 3:30pm / Friday 7:00am 3:00pm / Saturday 6:00am 12:00pm The Role You will maintain and repair a fleet of HGVs, plant vehicles, dumpers, tippers and light vehicles, working closely with the maintenance and production teams to minimise downtime and ensure all vehicles remain safe and operational. Key responsibilities include: • Planned maintenance and servicing of HGVs and mobile plant equipment, • Mechanical diagnostics and repair work, • Emergency breakdown repairs across the site, • Root cause analysis to prevent repeat failures, • Completing inspections and maintenance schedules via CMMS, • NVQ Level 3 or 4 in HGV Maintenance, Mobile Plant Maintenance or similar, • Experience as a Vehicle Mechanic, HGV Technician or Plant Fitter, • Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics and diesel engines We will endeavour to get back to all applicants but if you have not heard back within 5 working days unfortunately your application has been unsuccessful JBRP1_UKTJ

An established industry player is on the lookout for a skilled Mechanical Commissioning Technician to join their team for a new power generation project.

The Multi Skilled Engineer will be responsible for maintaining and repairing equipment to ensure smooth operations in the Energy & Natural Resources sector. This role is based in Ince and requires technical expertise in engineering and manufacturing processes. Client Details This biomass facility in Chester processes around 170,000 tonnes of waste wood each year, including materials diverted from landfill such as household and manufacturing offcuts. It contributes renewable electricity generation across its wider portfolio, supporting energy demand equivalent to over 100,000 homes and businesses annually. The site has been selected by the UK Government for transformation into the country's first bioenergy plant with carbon‑capture integration, designed to remove approximately 217,000 tonnes of CO₂ per year through connection to the regional HyNet carbon‑transport and storage network. The upgrade is planned to be operational by 2029, forming part of the UK's long‑term net‑zero and industrial‑decarbonisation strategy. Description As the Multi Skilled Engineer you will be tasked with the following; Planned & Reactive Maintenance: Execute PPMs and responsive repairs on rotating equipment, conveyors, fans, pumps, valves, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, burners/boilers, emissions control, and balance‑of‑plant assets. Electrical & Controls: Fault‑find on MCCs, motors, VSDs, instrumentation (flow/level/pressure/temperature), combustion control, and basic PLC I/O; complete isolations/LOTO and support safe energisation. Reliability: Use CMMS to log work, analyse failure modes, and implement condition‑based and defect‑elimination actions to reduce downtime and repeat faults. Compliance & Safety: Work to RAMS, LOTO, permit‑to‑work, confined space and hot‑work procedures; champion housekeeping (5S) and hazard reporting. Outage Support: Assist in outage planning, contractor coordination, quality checks and return‑to‑service testing.Profile A successful Multi Skilled Engineer should have: Time‑served apprenticeship (or equivalent) with multi‑skilled capability (electrical and mechanical). Background in industrial/manufacturingJob Offer Competitive salary ranging from £45,000-£50,000 DOE. 5/5 pension scheme. Up to 10% performance-based bonus. 25 days of holiday, plus bank holidays. Private medical cover through BUPA.This is an exciting opportunity for a dedicated Multi-skilled Technician to join a reputable company in London within the Energy & Natural Resources industry. Apply now to take the next step in your career

Astute's Power Team are currently recruiting for 2x C&I Commissioning Technicians to join the EPC Contractor on a new build Waste to Energy facility based inChester, Cheshire. The 2x C&I Commissioning Technicians come with a day rate from £450.00 to £475.00 per day outside of IR35. Role responsibilities and key skills for the role: Carry out Control & Instrumentation (C&I) commissioning activities from late pre-commissioning through cold and hot commissioning phases on a large-scale Energy-from-Waste facility. Perform loop checks, point-to-point testing, instrument calibration, and I/O verification prior to system energisation. Assist with commissioning of DCS, PLC, SCADA, and field instrumentation systems across key plant areas including boiler island, turbine generator, flue gas treatment (FGT), and balance of plant. Ideally have Valmet DCS experience on a power generation project. Follow and implement commissioning procedures, method statements, and test documentation in line with OEM and EPC requirements. Support functional testing during cold commissioning, verifying interlocks, alarms, permissives, and cause & effect functionality. Participate in hot commissioning activities including first fire, steam blows, turbine rolling, and grid synchronisation from a C&I perspective. Identify and assist in troubleshooting control system faults, signal issues, communication errors, and instrumentation performance during commissioning. Work closely with mechanical, electrical, and process commissioning teams to support safe and coordinated system energisation. Adhere to site safety standards, permit-to-work systems, and commissioning risk assessments during all testing phases. Support performance testing, emissions monitoring validation, and completion of commissioning documentation for handover to operations. Location, day rate and timeframe of the C&I Commissioning Technician positions: Chester, Cheshire £450.00 to £475.00 per day outside IR35 Immediate start date 6 months INDPOW Astute People are acting as an employment business 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

Mobile Field Service Engineer | Heavy Plant & Construction Equipment Location: Home-Based (Cheshire, occasional UK travel) Hours: Mon-Fri, 39 hrs contracted (55-65 hrs typical with overtime) Rate of Pay: £18-20/hr basic + OT (1.5x & 2x) | Tool & Boot Allowance | Company Van Join a Leading Plant Maintenance Team! We're urgently seeking an experienced Field Service Engineer / Mobile Plant Technician / Heavy Equipment Mechanic to service, maintain, and repair our fleet of Volvo, Caterpillar, and Komatsu heavy earthmoving machinery. Key Responsibilities: Mobile servicing and diagnostics on customer sites and in our Cheshire workshop Overhauls, electrical troubleshooting, and preventive maintenance On-site welding and gas cutting (advantageous) Ensure safety and cost efficiency while achieving QSHE objectivesRequirements: Proven experience with heavy plant, construction, or quarry equipment CSCS Card, First Aid, EPIC Quarry Passport, NVQ Level 2 desirable (training available) Full UK driving licence Positive, independent, and proactive attitudeWhy Work With Us: Home-based with occasional overnight stays Fully equipped Mercedes company van Competitive pay (£18-20/hr basic) with generous overtime opportunities Tool & boot allowanceApply Today if you are a hands-on Mobile Field Service Engineer ready to advance your career in heavy plant maintenance! INDHP If you would like to know more about this position, then please forward your CV to (url removed) immediately. If you would like to discuss this position, please call (phone number removed) and ask to speak to Chloe. Please note Alecto Recruitment are acting as an employment business in relation to this vacancy

Help us to make a world of difference Urenco is a global leader in the production of low carbon energy. We work at the cutting edge of the transition to a sustainable, net zero world. We’re looking for an R&D CE&I Engineering Manager to join our team at Capenhurst. In this role, you will lead the development of Control, Electrical and Instrumentation engineering capability to support a wide range of R&D projects. You will build and strengthen a network of specialist CE&I engineering suppliers to enhance internal expertise, and you will take responsibility for resolving complex technical challenges to optimise CE&I design for critical or novel plant equipment and systems. You will shape Urenco R&D’s approach to CE&I design and regulatory compliance, ensuring high standards across all activities. You will also work closely with the Project Delivery team to define and implement design and engineering initiatives that align with each project’s stage of development and support the smooth transfer of R&D projects to capital projects. At Urenco we’re committed to giving you opportunities to be your best. If you feel you meet some, but not all of what we're looking for, please still apply. We believe in embracing the passion and potential of our people, and to achieve this we offer market leading training and development experiences. Along with the opportunity to be mentored and coached by some of the smartest minds in the industry. What you’ll do: Health, Safety, Environment and Security Ensure inherent safety is built into all CE&I design solutions. Consider the full spectrum of engineering, operating, process and maintenance conditions during design. Address critical factors such as technician behaviour and human factors, common mode failure and unrevealed failure. Ensure all documents are correctly marked, stored and managed in line with security and export control requirements. Deliver engineering designs that fully comply with all relevant legislation and standards. Team Performance Promote a strong sense of teamwork that drives CE&I engineering excellence and supports a collaborative approach to design and problem solving. Offer coaching, mentoring and technical guidance to engineers across R&D and the wider organisation. Manage and lead projects within the team portfolio Technical Specialist Responsibilities Provide expert capability as an experienced CE&I engineer. Lead and support change management initiatives across the CE&I discipline. Contribute specialist input to process safety activities within R&D projects. Support incident investigations for pilot plant operations and long‑term issues. CE&I Engineering Excellence Improve the delivery of CE&I engineering by ensuring that design bases are compliant, detailed designs are accurate, and implementation scope is clearly defined and communicated. Drive continuous improvement in CE&I engineering standards and systems to increase efficiency, enhance design traceability and support high‑quality project outcomes. What do you need to thrive in this role? Chartered CE&I Engineer with substantial design, operational and ideally commissioning experience, typically gained over a minimum of ten years. Degree or equivalent engineering qualification in CE&I Engineering (or similar), supported by at least ten years of CE&I engineering experience. Experience within a chemical or nuclear environment. Strong background working in highly regulated environments, including experience on top tier COMAH sites or nuclear facilities. Broad knowledge of CE&I technologies, systems and equipment. Extensive experience working within multi‑discipline engineering teams, with a clear understanding of the roles and contributions of each discipline. Ability to lead small teams and manage projects. What can you expect from us? More than just a job, we offer a future. More than just a place to work, we provide an opportunity to prosper. As an employee of Urenco you will receive: Generous Annual Leave: Starting at 25 days, increasing by one day every two years (up to 30 days), plus 13 additional flexible days. Option to buy or sell up to 5 holiday days. Family-Friendly Policies: A wide range of policies to support work-life balance and family needs. Bonus Scheme: A competitive bonus scheme based on company and individual performance. Pension Scheme: Defined contribution plan with up to 16% employer contribution. Private Medical & Dental Cover: Single coverage with the option to purchase additional benefits. Flexible Benefits: Life assurance, income protection, and other options tailored to your lifestyle, with tax and National Insurance savings. Training & Development: A focus on continuous learning, with personalised training packages to support your career growth, including mandatory health and safety courses. Security vetting Due to the nature of the industry that Urenco operates in, all personnel regardless of employment status working for Urenco are required to obtain security clearance at the level required for their role. Security clearances are assessed in accordance with regulations and official guidance issued by the relevant competent authorities for national security vetting. In certain circumstances, additional enhanced security clearance considerations apply to roles within Urenco owing to the particular activities that the Urenco Group undertakes in relation to uranium enrichment. Successful candidates will need to satisfy security requirements, and all offers of appointment are made subject to the successful approval of all checks initiated. Creating a diverse and inclusive workforce We are committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. As part of this commitment, we are implementing anonymized CV screening. Your CV will be presented without any personal information that could identify you (e.g., name, contact details, age, gender, etc.). This helps us focus on your qualifications and potential, ensuring a fair and unbiased assessment process. As a truly global company with a presence in the UK, USA, Germany, and the Netherlands, we know that our individual differences make us stronger. Putting people at the heart of our business, we strive to create an open and inclusive workplace that allows every voice to be heard and diversity to thrive. If you require any reasonable adjustments to the recruitment process, please let our talent acquisition team know. Because together, we are one Urenco. We are enriching the world. And enriching your future

DescriptionThe role of the Pool Plant Technician is to manage the technical operation and maintenance of the swimming pools systems, ensuring the water is safe, clean and healthy for users, that all equipment runs efficiently and complies with legal requirements.

Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Quarry Work/Heavy Plant)Radstock£15-£25 Per Hour + Career Progression + Overtime (2x) + Pension + Company Benefits + Industry TrainingAre you a Mechanical Maintenance Technician or mechanically minded engineer looking for a role where you can work on heavy plant

EC&I Technician Industrial Process PlantOverviewA large-scale industrial process plant is seeking an experiencedElectrical, Control & Instrumentation (EC&I) Technicianto support the safe and reliable operation of the plant. Reporting to theMaintenance Supervisor, the EC&I Technician will be respons

HGV / Heavy Plant Technician (Unimog Training Provided)£32,000 - £42,000 + Monday to Friday + Training + Generous Pension + Progression + Company bonusBentham, LancasterAre you a HGV Mechanic from an Agricultural or Heavy Plant background looking to receive full Unimog training while working on be

A major sugar refining company in Greater London is seeking a Maintenance Engineer to ensure the effective maintenance of plant and equipment.

Plant Technician (Plant Mahcinery / GPS)£35,000 - £40,000 + GPS Manufacturer Training + Progression + Company Vehicle + Tools + Company Benefits + Performance Review Full Manufacturer TrainingHolmfirth (UK Travel) Are you a junior engineer or technician with an interest in GPS, digital techno

A plant hire company in Black Bourton is seeking a skilled HGV Technician / Mechanic to maintain and repair their HGV fleet.

A leading Energy from Waste company is seeking an Electrical Controls and Instrumentation Technician in North Yorkshire. Responsibilities include performing maintenance tasks, managing plant areas, and ensuring safety compliance.

Experience in one or more of the following disciplines: Plant/Mobile Technician, Light Vehicle Technician, PSV/HGV Technician or Auto Electrician. As a Vehicle and Plant Technician, you’ll be at the heart of maintaining our extensive and diverse fleet. Diagnose, repair, and maintain a wide range o

The company is growing quickly in this particular area, and as such are recruiting for a number of opportunities, including Plant Electrical Technician. You will also provide Electrical and PLC support to the Plant and Assembly Team including producing documentationand drawings for the plant PLC. Pl

You will have previous experience working as Van / HGV mechanic and plant fitter. Proven working experience working with heavy plant and machinery including excavators, dumpers, rollers etc. Repair and maintain all vehicles, plant and machinery as directed either on or off site.

A leading UK water company is seeking a Mechanical & Electrical Technician to work at Rye Meads Sewage Works.

A leading environmental services provider is seeking a Maintenance Technician to ensure the operational readiness of their facility. The role involves preventive maintenance, diagnostic assessments, and repairs on plant equipment.

Agricultural Plant Mechanic, Diesel Generator Engineer. Electrical/Mechanical Technician. At Specialist Plant Associates, we look after our people.

A leading plant and tool hire service provider in Greater London is hiring a Plant & Tool Hire Technician.

A leading water utility company in Greater London seeks a dedicated Process Technician.

An established plant hire company with over 50 years of industry experience, providing high-quality plant and digger hire across the UK, is seeking an experienced HGV Technician / Mechanic to maintain and repair their HGV fleet. If you are a skilled HGV Technician / Mechanic looking for a stable, we

A recruitment agency seeks a Controls and Instrumentation Technician for an Energy from Waste Power Station near Bicester.

A major utility provider is seeking a Plant Technician in Liverpool, UK, offering an hourly rate between $28. Candidates must have a High School Diploma or equivalent and will engage in essential plant duties as well as participate in a strong safety culture.

A manufacturing company in Daventry is looking for a Maintenance Technician to ensure smooth operations within their horticulture manufacturing plant.

An international real estate firm is hiring a Day Shift Engineer in Greater London.The role involves supervising technical staff, maintaining operations of a highly advanced facility, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations.Candidates should have a minimum of 5 years' experience in building

The ideal candidate will have prior experience as a Van / HGV mechanic, with a strong background in working with heavy plant equipment.

This role requires knowledge in electrification and plant maintenance, effective communication, and the ability to guide others.

A multinational industrial company in Peterborough is looking for a Plant Technician (Electrical) to support plant operations.

A renewable energy company is seeking an EC&I Technician to provide electrical, control, and instrumentation support at their Daldowie facility.

A market leader in the delivery of innovative ink solutions is looking for an In Plant Technician to be based at one of their packaging clients and play a key role in the delivery of company/customer objectives.

The role involves ensuring safe operation of the plant, monitoring emissions, and conducting maintenance tasks. A leading Waste Management company in the UK is looking for a Process Technician/Control Room Operator.

Plant & Tool Hire Technician in Highgate – Keep Equipment Sharp and Service on Point. At Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire, we take pride in providing a high-quality Plant & Tool hire service - and it’s our people who make that possible. Huws Gray Plant & Tool Hire is on a journey of growth right now,

A global ingredients solutions company is seeking candidates for roles that involve operating machinery and managing complex functions in a plant environment.

A manufacturing company is looking for a Maintenance Technician in Lancashire. The role involves repairing, maintaining, and installing machinery while ensuring the overall cleanliness and safety of the plant.

Our client operates a leading manufacturing plant based in Liverpool, they are seeking 2X Plant Technician/Operator on a staff basis. Plant Technician/Operator (Development Opportunity) - Staff - Manufacturing - Salary + Benefits - Liverpool. You will be based in the utilities process area, ensuring

Electricity Distribution - Network Technician - Plant Centre. An exciting opportunity is available for a highly skilled Electricity Distribution Network Technician (Fitting) in the Plant Centre based at Huthwaite. Planners, Technicians and Engineering Specialists.

A leading supplier of polymers is seeking an Electrical Engineering Technician to maintain and improve operations at their Harlow site.

A national railway organization is seeking a Technician to maintain essential railway operations.

A leading utility company is seeking an experienced instrumentation, control & automation (ICA) technician to join their Wastewater team in Greenwich, London. Qualifications in instrumentation and control are essential, along with practical knowledge of operational plant systems.

Fitzgerald Plant Services are currently recruiting Plant and HGV Field Service Technicians to join the team. Career Opportunity – Plant and HGV Field Service Technicians - Nationwide. Email: Service@fitzgeraldplant.

SD Hourly Plant Duties as Assigned* Plant Holiday/Standby**Newly hired Plant Technician employees will be advanced to top of the wage scale only after obtaining all plant and locating qualifications, signed off by the trainer and Field Operations Leader or 36 mon

A leading waste-to-energy firm in Slough is seeking a Mechanical Technician to enhance facility operations.

A leading cane sugar producer in Greater London seeks a skilled operator to safely manage plant machinery.