Mechanical Engineer CCGT

Mechanical Engineer – Combined Cycle Gas Turbine (CCGT) Site, Kent

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 role offers a salary up to £65,000 plus private medical and benefits package.

• Carry out preplanned and reactive maintenance on site, working on equipment including 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 performances and support returning plant to service.
• Ensure all activities are carried out safely and in line with Health, Safety and Environmental policies.
• Experience with long‑term outage planning and contract specification writing is highly beneficial.

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

• Team player or independent worker.
• Fault‑finding and problem‑solving mindset.
• Planning and organisational skills to prioritise jobs and manage resources.

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

We do not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and comply with all relevant UK legislation. We encourage applications from individuals from all backgrounds but applicants must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government's Disability Confident Employer initiative.