Job Description:

Astute's EPC Power team is partnering with a leading Operator in the Power Industry to recruit a Mechanical Technician on an initial 3 months contract basis for it's Operational Energy from Waste plant in Exeter.

The Mechanical Technician contract position comes with a day rate from £400.00 to £450.00 per day inside of IR35.





Key skills and responsibilities:

• Carry out planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across the Energy from Waste plant to maintain safe and reliable operation.
• Complete routine inspections, fault finding and repairs on pumps, valves, conveyors, gearboxes, fans, compressors and associated mechanical equipment.
• Undertake mechanical fitting activities including removal, overhaul, replacement and alignment of plant equipment and components.
• Support maintenance and repairs across boiler systems, steam/water systems, fuel handling and ash handling equipment.
• Complete preventative maintenance activities in line with the site's CMMS / maintenance schedules.
• Assist with plant outages, shutdowns and planned maintenance periods, including equipment isolation and return to service.
• Identify mechanical defects during plant inspections and report/escalate issues before they impact plant availability.
• Work safely under the site's Permit to Work, isolation and LOTO procedures.
• Use hand tools, power tools and mechanical measuring equipment safely and competently.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records, job sheets and information relating to completed works.
• Work closely with Operations, Electrical and C&I teams to support fault diagnosis and plant availability.
• Maintain high standards of Health & Safety, housekeeping and environmental compliance across all maintenance activities.

Location, remuneration and timeframe of the Mechanical Technician role:

• Exeter
• £400.00 to £450.00 per day (Inside IR35)
• Start date - August 2026

INDPOW

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