Mechanical Engineer CCGT

Astute's Power team is partnering with a leading power company in the UK to recruit a Mechanical Engineer for its Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) site in Kent.

The Mechanical Engineer will earn a salary of up to £65,000 plus private medical and benefits package.

• Carry out preplanned and reactive maintenance on site, working on equipment such as conveyors, gearboxes, valves, compressors, fans, boilers, etc.
• Schedule, plan and optimise all mechanical maintenance activities in a safe and efficient manner, including shutdowns/outages.
• Supervise and direct contractors as required.
• Work closely with the operational department to assess and review plant performance and support return of plant to service.
• Leverage long‑term outage planning and contract specification writing experience where possible.
• Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in line with Health, Safety and Environmental policies.

• Minimum of an HNC, or preferably an HND in Mechanical Engineering.
• At least 3 years’ experience in a maintenance environment within a heavy industrial setting (power station, refinery, petrochemical, etc).
• A broad understanding of power station operations, specifically Combined Cycle Gas Turbines (CCGT).
• Ideally hold an IOSH or NEBOSH certificate.

• Able to work well in a team or independently.
• Has a fault‑finding and problem‑solving mindset.
• Possesses planning and organisational skills to prioritise jobs and manage resources.

• Starting salary of up to £65,000.
• Benefits package including private medical insurance and 12% pension contributions.
• External training support, including funding for further qualifications (HND, degree, etc).
• Opportunity to join a CCGT power station.

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