Mechanical Technician

Power GenerationMechanical TechnicianLocationSleaford, Lincolnshire, EnglandTypePermanentSalaryMarket related

Role Overview

Mechanical Technician – Power Station

Competitive salary depending on experience benefits

Sleaford, Lincolnshire

 

SCINERGY Recruitment are recruiting for a Mechanical Technician to join the maintenance department of a biomass power station near in Sleaford, Lincolnshire.

This role focuses on delivering safe, reliable mechanical maintenance across the plant, supporting availability, efficiency and long-term asset performance. The successful candidate will work closely with operations and engineering teams to ensure all mechanical equipment is maintained to a high standard.

The role will involve:

• Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance on rotating and static plant equipment
• Maintenance and overhaul of pumps, valves, gearboxes, conveyors, compressors and associated systems
• Supporting maintenance activities on boilers, fuel handling and auxiliary plant
• Carrying out fault-finding, defect rectification and first-line repairs
• Completing maintenance activities in line with site procedures, permits and isolation requirements
• Updating maintenance records and work orders within the CMMS
• Supporting outages and shutdown activities as required
• Working alongside specialist contractors and equipment vendors
• Maintaining high standards of health, safety, environmental compliance and housekeeping

To be considered for this role, you should have:

• A recognised mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent) with a completed apprenticeship
• Experience working in an industrial or process environment such as  power generation, refining, paper production etc. Marine Engineers from the Navy will also be considered
• Strong mechanical fault-finding and maintenance experience on equipment such as pumps, valves, gearboxes, compressors, conveyor systems etc
• Ability to work independently and as part of a multi-disciplinary site team
• A strong understanding of safe systems of work and permit-to-work procedures

What’s on offer:

• Competitive salary, dependent on experience
• Company pension 
• EV car scheme
• Cash back health plan
• Overtime
• Ongoing training and development

For further information or to apply please contact Steve Utton at SCINERGY Recruitment on [phone removed] or [email removed]

Job Details

• ReferenceSC104
• LocationSleaford, Lincolnshire, England
• SalaryMarket related
• Employment TypePermanent
• Date Posted26 June 2026
• ContactSteve Utton

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