Mechanical Engineer – Energy from Waste Plant

Mechanical Engineer (BBBH
28734) Stonehouse, England

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading energy provider to recruit a Mechanical Engineer to work at an Energy from Waste plant in Gloucestershire.

This Mechanical Engineer role comes with a salary of £55,000 - £62,000 per year plus benefits and has Monday to Friday working hours.

If you’re an experienced Mechanical Technician or Engineer with a background in heavy process industries or defence, submit your CV to apply today.

• Oversee mechanical maintenance of plant equipment
• Monitor rotating machinery and ensure safe operation
• Coordinate shutdown and maintenance planning across disciplines
• Maintain compliance with statutory inspections and documentation
• Manage safety systems, lifting gear, and pressure systems
• Support accident, incident and near‑miss investigations
• Lead mechanical personnel and manage related departmental duties
• Review and recommend spare parts holdings
• Set and manage the mechanical department budget

• Engineering background within power generation such as Energy from Waste, CCGT, Biomass, Oil, Coal, or marine engineering
• Competency in relevant safety legislation and industry standards
• 5+ years of relevant experience
• Familiarity with equipment inspections, safe systems of work, and technical documentation

• Comfortable working in a demanding environment
• Effective at prioritising and decision-making
• Confident with written and verbal communication

• Monday to Friday, 7:30am to 4:30pm
• Overtime at 1.5x hourly rate
• 25 days of annual leave + bank holidays
• Pension contribution and discretionary bonus scheme