Mechanical Technician

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.

This is a days based role, Monday to Friday.

• 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

• 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

• Competitive salary up to £50,000
• Bonus up to 20%
• Further rolling retention bonus
• Private medical
• Life assurance
• Overtime opportunities
• Ongoing training and development