Astute People
Mechanical Technician
Mechanical Technician at Astute People, based in Daventry, Northamptonshire, paying £55,000 per annum. This is a apprenticeship role with hybrid working.
- Pay
- £55,000 per annum
- Hours and contract
- Apprenticeship · Hybrid · Night shifts · Weekend work
- Location
- Daventry, Northamptonshire
- Closing date
- Sector
- Mechanical Engineer
About 20% above the going rate for mechanical engineer
Reference https://www.astutepeople.com/job/mechanical-technician-bbbh29610/
About the role
Astute’s Power team is exclusively partnering with a leading Energy from Waste servicing company in the UK to recruit a Mechanical Technician to join the team, based in the East Midlands.
This permanent role is hybrid, with travel required UK wide and offers c. £55,000 plus overtime and flexible working arrangements.
If you’re an apprentice-trained Mechanical Technician with experience in power generation and are looking to join a company that values attitude, hard work and rewards commitment with flexibility, submit your CV today.
Responsibilities of the Mechanical Technician
Reporting to the Project Manager you will:
- Carry out mechanical maintenance activities across various Energy from Waste power stations, including major servicing works, planned outages and general maintenance.
- Conduct site inspections and define detailed scopes of work in collaboration with the Site Supervisor.
- Execute maintenance activities independently and as part of a wider site team, coordinating workloads and resources where required.
- Ensure compliance with internal processes, health and safety requirements and quality management procedures.
- Prepare Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS) and other relevant Health and Safety documentation.
- Coordinate activities with internal teams, site supervisors, clients, external partners and suppliers to ensure effective project delivery.
Required qualifications and experience
To be considered, you must have:
- An apprentice trained mechanical engineer with an NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
- Experience working as a mechanical technician in the power industry, or a similar heavy industrial setting.
- Previous experience working on a Biomass or Energy from Waste power station
Desirable experience
It would be an advantage, but is not essential, to have:
- Previous experience working on projects managing contractors
Salary and benefits
- Salary: £55,000
- Contract: Permanent
- Working pattern: hybrid working, with weekends and nights sometimes required
- Location: East Midlands, hybrid with UK travel
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Astute People are acting as an employment agency in relation to this vacancy. 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 candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative. We endeavour to get back to everyone, however, if you have not heard anything after 7 days, please consider your application unsuccessful.
Reference: https://www.astutepeople.com/job/mechanical-technician-bbbh29610/ · Posted 3 days ago · Closes 4 Dec 2026 · Listed via Astute People
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