Mechanical Technician

Role – Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Sector – Energy from Waste

Location – Northwich, Cheshire

Overview

H9 Talent Solutions are exclusively partnered with FCC Environment and we are looking to hire a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to work at their new build EfW plant in Northwich to be responsible for delivering mechanical maintenance and breakdown support.

You will work as part of a skilled team to maximise plant reliability and availability through safe and effective maintenance practices, while also supporting ongoing improvements to site performance and compliance.

Role and Responsibilities:

· Performing preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical and rotating plant equipment

· Working on all power plant systems including overhead cranes, grabs, pumps, fans, and mechanical drive systems

· Interpreting P&IDs, isometrics, and technical manuals for accurate troubleshooting

· Maintaining equipment history and ensuring CMMS records are up to date

· Assisting in planning and executing outages and daily maintenance tasks

· Carrying out vibration analysis and ensuring correct equipment compliance

· Supporting procurement and control of mechanical spares and consumables

· Supervising contractors and contributing to the planning of outages and daily maintenance activities

· Providing technical support to site operations and contributing to continuous improvement

· Participating in the on-call rota and covering the Maintenance Team Leader when required

Qualifications and

Experience:

· ONC / City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in a Mechanical Engineering discipline (or equivalent). Lower-level qualifications may be considered with relevant experience

· Minimum 3 years’ experience in power generation or heavy industrial plant maintenance

· Familiarity with overhead cranes, mechanical drives, pumps, fans, and rotating machinery

· Proficient in reading technical drawings including P&IDs, pneumatic/hydraulic schematics

· Computer-literate and experienced with CMMS systems

· Understanding of health, safety, and environmental practices – IOSH Managing Safely is desirable

· Competent in reading, writing, and following Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)