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SCINERGY Recruitment Limited is looking for a Mechanical Technician to join the maintenance team at a CCGT power station in Hoddesdon, Hertfordshire. You will be responsible for mechanical maintenance of the plant, ensuring equipment is maintained to high standards. Candidates should have a recognis

Mechanical Technician – CCGT Power Station Competitive salary + benefits Hertfordshire SCINERGY Recruitment are recruiting for a Mechanical Technician to join the maintenance team of a modern CCGT power station in Hertfordshire. This role focuses on delivering safe, reliable mechanical maintenance across the plant, supporting availability, efficiency, and long-term asset performance. The successful candidate will work closely with operations and engineering teams to ensure all mechanical equipment is maintained to a high standard. The role will involve: • Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on rotating and static plant equipment, • Maintenance and overhaul of pumps, valves, gearboxes, compressors, heat exchangers and associated systems, • Supporting maintenance activities across turbine auxiliaries and balance of plant, • Carrying out fault-finding, defect rectification and first-line repairs, • Preparing method statements and risk assessments for maintenance activities, • Managing and supervising contractors during outages and routine works, • Completing maintenance activities in line with site procedures, permits and isolation requirements, • Updating maintenance records and work orders within the CMMS, • Supporting outages, inspections and major overhauls, • Maintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and housekeeping This is a days based role, Monday to Friday To be considered for this role, you should have: • A recognised mechanical qualification (HNC level or similar), • Experience working in power generation or a heavy industrial/process environment (e.g. CCGT, CHP, EfW, refinery, petrochemical), • Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience across plant equipment, • Experience working with contractors and supporting outage activities, • A strong understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation, • Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary site team What’s on offer: • Competitive salary up to £50,000, • Bonus up to 20%, • Further rolling retention bonus, • Private medical, • Life assurance, • Overtime opportunities, • Ongoing training and development For further information or to apply please contact Steve Utton at SCINERGY Recruitment on (phone number removed) or click apply below

Field Service Engineer Permanent UK wide travel; regional patch with occasional overnight stays and on call Areas Available: Harlow, Manchester, Liverpool, Hull, Thetford Do you have experience servicing gas or diesel engines? Have you carried out fault finding on mechanical and electrical systems? Are you happy to travel and work in a field-based role? What's in it for you • Salary £36,000 to £50,000 depending on experience • Company vehicle with fuel and expenses covered • Overtime pay 1.5x • 25 days holiday plus bank holidays • Pension contribution • Structured training with OEM exposure • Long term progression within a growing international energy business What will you be doing? • Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on gas engines and associated plant • Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and carrying out repairs • Supporting plant uptime and minimising downtime across customer sites • Completing detailed service reports and technical documentation • Managing van stock, tools, and spare parts effectively • Attending breakdown callouts as part of a rota • Collecting and managing oil samples for analysis • Supporting junior engineers and contributing to team development Where will you be doing it? Working for an established international energy business specialising in gas engine power solutions; operating across a regional UK patch in a customer facing role within industrial and energy generation environments, supported by a strong technical and operational team. What will you need? • Experience working on gas engines; CHP, or similar ideal • Strong mechanical and electrical fault finding skills • Engineering qualification in mechanical, electrical, or similar • Full UK driving licence • Comfortable using IT systems for reporting and diagnostics • Willingness to travel and work away occasionally • Gas Safe qualification advantageous but not essential Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us

Electrical Authorised Person (AP) – Water Industry Overview We’re supporting a major programme of upgrade and expansion works within a live water/wastewater treatment environment. The project involves significant improvements to pumping infrastructure, treatment processes, sludge handling, and associated electrical and control systems. As part of this, we’re looking to engage an experienced Electrical Authorised Person (AP) to take responsibility for safe systems of work, LV/HV operations, and electrical isolation management across a complex, multi-disciplinary site. Key Responsibilities • Act as Electrical Authorised Person (AP) for LV (and HV where applicable), ensuring compliance with site-specific safe systems of work and permit procedures, • Carry out and manage electrical isolations, switching operations, and issue/receipt of Permits to Work (PTW) in line with DSR and client standards, • Review and approve RAMS for electrical works, ensuring all activities are carried out safely within a live treatment environment, • Coordinate electrical works across multiple contractors, ensuring safe sequencing and minimal disruption to operational assets, • Provide technical oversight on installation, testing, and commissioning of electrical systems including MCCs, control panels, pumps, and process equipment, • Support commissioning activities including pre-energisation checks, functional testing, and system handover, • Liaise closely with operations teams to plan outages, shutdowns, and tie-ins to existing infrastructure, • Ensure compliance with industry standards (e.g. BS 7671, WIMES, client specs) and maintain high levels of QA/QC documentation, • Assist with fault finding, inspection, and verification of electrical installations, • Maintain accurate records of isolations, switching logs, and permits, • Promote a strong health & safety culture, particularly within high-risk environments (confined spaces, wet processes, flood-prone areas) Experience & Requirements • Proven experience as an Electrical AP within the water or wastewater sector, • Strong knowledge of treatment works environments (pumping stations, process plant, sludge handling, etc.), • Experience working on upgrade/expansion schemes within live operational sites, • Familiar with permit systems, isolation procedures, and electrical safety rules within utilities, • Good understanding of commissioning processes (FAT/SAT, energisation, handover), • Ability to coordinate multiple subcontractors and interface with operations teams, • Relevant qualifications – e.g. NVQ/City & Guilds in Electrical Engineering, 18th Edition, AP certification, • CSCS/ECS card (or equivalent), with additional tickets such as SSSTS/SMSTS beneficial What You’ll Be Working On • Installation and integration of new electrical infrastructure to support increased treatment capacity, • Upgrades to pumping systems, screening equipment, and sludge/process treatment assets, • Electrical works associated with environmental compliance improvements (e.g. tighter discharge consents, phosphorus removal, odour control systems), • Resilience-focused works including flood mitigation measures and protection of critical assets, • Interface with on-site energy generation systems and associated electrical distribution. If interested to hear further on the role, please apply online and a member of the team will be in touch. GRS (Gearing Recruitment Solutions) operates across sectors including water treatment, wastewater, AMP projects, and energy distribution. Relevant industries include clean water, sludge treatment, pumping stations, chemical dosing, sewage, food processing, breweries, pharmaceutical, process engineering, power networks, HV/LV installations, renewables, solar, wind farms, energy storage systems, oil and gas, and petrochemicals

Field Service Engineer Permanent UK wide travel; regional patch with occasional overnight stays and on call Areas Available: Harlow, Manchester, Liverpool, Hull, Thetford Do you have experience servicing gas or diesel engines? Have you carried out fault finding on mechanical and electrical systems? Are you happy to travel and work in a field-based role? What's in it for you Salary £36,000 to £50,000 depending on experience Company vehicle with fuel and expenses covered Overtime pay 1.5x 25 days holiday plus bank holidays Pension contribution Structured training with OEM exposure Long term progression within a growing international energy business What will you be doing? Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance on gas engines and associated plant Diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults and carrying out repairs Supporting plant uptime and minimising downtime across customer sites Completing detailed service reports and technical documentation Managing van stock, tools, and spare parts effectively Attending breakdown callouts as part of a rota Collecting and managing oil samples for analysis Supporting junior engineers and contributing to team development Where will you be doing it? Working for an established international energy business specialising in gas engine power solutions; operating across a regional UK patch in a customer facing role within industrial and energy generation environments, supported by a strong technical and operational team. What will you need? Experience working on gas engines; CHP, or similar ideal Strong mechanical and electrical fault finding skills Engineering qualification in mechanical, electrical, or similar Full UK driving licence Comfortable using IT systems for reporting and diagnostics Willingness to travel and work away occasionally Gas Safe qualification advantageous but not essential Important Information: We endeavour to process your personal data in a fair and transparent manner. In applying for this role, Russell Taylor will be acting within your interest and will contact you in relation to the role, either by email, phone or text message. For more information see our Privacy Policy on our website. It is important you are aware of your individual rights and the provisions the company has put in place to protect your data. If you would like further information on the policy or GDPR please get in touch with us here. TPBN1_UKTJ

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a market-leading company, within the Power Generation sector, to recruit for a Mechanical Technician to join their Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Power Station in Hertfordshire. You will be responsible for all mechanical maintenance related activities at the station. The post holder is required to plan, contract (including the management of contractors) and/or physically carry out mechanical maintenance works at the site, including the preparation of method statements and Risk Assessments, as required. The vital Mechanical Technician role comes with a basic salary of £45,000 - £48,000 + £2,172 location allowance per annum + overtime + up to 20% bonus + Private Medical + excellent benefits package. If you're a HNC / ONC / HND qualified Mechanical Technician and keen to work for one of the largest operators of Gas Power Stations in the UK, then upload your CV to apply today. Responsibilities and duties: As the Mechanical Technician you will be responsible for: Carry out hands-on mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and repair activities across plant equipment and systems. Plan and coordinate preventative and corrective maintenance to ensure safe, reliable plant performance. Prepare risk assessments, method statements, and work packs for maintenance tasks and shutdown activities. Manage contractors and maintenance service contracts, including supervision during outages, inspections, and overhauls. Support major plant inspections, interim outages, and mechanical overhauls across thermal generation assets. Ensure full compliance with HSE legislation, company safety rules, and environmental standards. Act as Competent Person / Authorised Person where required to support safe system isolation and permit processes. Provide 24/7 maintenance support and rapid fault response during plant failures and breakdowns. Support budget control, procurement, and technical specification development for mechanical works and spares. Work cross-functionally with operations, suppliers, and other engineering disciplines to improve reliability and maintenance best practice. Professional qualifications We are looking for someone with the following: Ideally apprenticeship trained in a relevant Mechanical Engineering field. Qualified with a HNC, ONC or HND in a relevant Engineering field. Certified IOSH or NEBOSH holder. Personal skills The Mechanical Technician role would suit someone with/who: At least five years mechanical maintenance experience on a Power Station or similar regulated Process Plant such as Steelworks, Refinery, Petrochemical etc. Can be confident working independently with minimal supervision Is a clear and confident communicator - able to work effectively within an open-plan office and site-based team environment. Is a quick thinker with strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability, especially during plant issues or failures. Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Technician role Competitive salary starting at £45,000 - £48,000 £2,172 per year Location Allowance Up to 20% Bonus Opportunity Enhanced benefits package Opportunity to join a large Thermal Power Station INDPOW #LI-DG1 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

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