Mechanical Maintenance Technician
In this role as Mechanical Maintenance Technician, you will be responsible for carrying out repairs and installation work on all mechanical equipment to ensure safety and efficient operation of LondonEnergy's equipment.
Responsibilities
On a day to day basis, you will be responsible for the complete overhaul and repair of any mechanical equipment at any of LondonEnergy Limited’s sites, including the lubrication of such equipment. This may involve machining to close tolerances, welding and steel fabrication, pipe fitting, plumbing and, subject to suitable training, will disconnect and reconnect motors, solenoids and coils up to 415V to aid in the completion of work and test and replace fuses (like for like) up to 415V. Other duties include:
- Diagnosing faults and carrying out effective repairs without supervision during the normal working day and when on callout duty
- Supplying and maintaining in good order, a comprehensive range of basic Fitter’s tools
- Participating in the training of staff and undertaking training necessary for completing the role fully
- Comprehensively completing appropriate documents as deemed necessary by the supervisor
- Inspecting and supervising work carried out by contractors when directed by a Mechanical Supervisor
- Operation of a MEWP and driving a Forklift Truck
Requirements
The nature of the job is such that many plant failures need immediate action and this may require working outside normal working hours on occasion. Such failures require the safest, fastest and most effective repair possible; hence a commitment to working to such hours either on a callout basis or overtime is essential.
The nature of the Plant is such that Fitters will have to work in confined spaces and carry out work at height. Direct experience in the repair and overhaul of the following plant is desirable:
- Water Tube Boilers and associated plant
- Steam Turbines
- Pumps
- Cranes (including overhead grabbing cranes)
- Hydraulic Systems
- Compressors
- Fans
- Conveyors
- Abatement Plant (e.g. precipitators, Flue Gas Treatment plant (FGT), Effluent Treatment Plant ((ETP) etc.
- Fire Protection system
Other desirable skills and experience include:
- A high level of determination to complete tasks
- A high level of interest in tasks assigned, with ownership and accountability for the tasks
- The ability to work with others
- Have a logical approach to fault finding
- Be available for “call outs” outside of normal working hours
- Previous working experience in EFW, Power stations ideal (or a similar industrial environment)
- A City & Guilds or similar vocational qualifications and have completed an apprenticeship or recognised training in mechanical fitting with practical experience working on site
- Salary of £50,643.60 per annum plus 30% shift allowance
- Salary exchange pension scheme with a minimum employer contribution of 5%
- Bistro onsite at the EcoPark
- Westfield Health Medical Cash Plan including eye tests and dental
- Cycle to work scheme and Health Club concessions
- Free onsite parking or a shuttle bus from Tottenham Hale to the EcoPark. Regular busses run to the station outside of the shuttle bus times Monday to Friday
- You can request individual Costco membership and a complimentary card for a family member
Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.