Mechanical Technician , Carrington

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Job Type: Full-time

A vacancy exists for the position of Mechanical Technician, Carrington Power Station. Carrington Power Station comprises 2x440 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine's (CCGT's) and is located near Manchester.

The candidate will be a team player and self-starter with the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and manage, develop and motivate team members. They will have a demonstrable ability to communicate and relate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation.

The Mechanical Technician will carry out maintenance of mechanical equipment associated with the Power Plant and its auxiliaries to the highest safety standards and practices. Duties will include but not be limited to:

• Operating as part of the mechanical maintenance team across a wide range of duties making optimum use of the work management system
• Fault finding and Maintaining assets in accordance with the technician’s specialist technical discipline
• Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the CMMS
• Supervising and directing contractors
• Writing and implementing procedures and working instructions
• Comply with corporate and statutory safety and environmental obligations
• Carry out authorised roles under the safety rules
• Be part of an on-call system reacting to maintenance and operational matters

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Mechanical Maintenance
• Experience in liaising with relevant statutory bodies and contractors
• Ability to organise and prioritise work
• An understanding of mechanical, heavy rotational, pressure systems and power generation
• Experience in project management and/or good planning skills

• Time served apprenticeship
• A relevant engineering qualification at least at craft level

This position will be based in Carrington Power Station, near Manchester.

The successful candidate will reportto the Mechanical Team Leader, Carrington Power Station.

• Career development through mentoring and training
• Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities
• Networking opportunities
• Opportunity for private medical insurance
• Access to staff well-being programmes.
• Generous parental leave entitlements
• Strong values-based and inclusive culture
• Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion
• Great team environment working to our Core Values:
  Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted

4th March 2026

Note:

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment

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Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

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Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment.

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.