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Job Title: Mechanical Technician

Department: Energy – ERF

Location: Dunbar

Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:30 – 16:00 (40 hours per week)

Overview

A leading UK operator within the energy and resource recovery sector is seeking a Mechanical Technician to join its Energy Recovery Facility in Dunbar. This organisation operates large-scale, complex process plants and plays a key role in supporting the UK’s sustainability and energy-from-waste objectives.

The Mechanical Technician will support the long-term availability and reliability of the plant, helping to protect asset value and ensure operational and financial targets are achieved within the mechanical maintenance function.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned and unplanned mechanical maintenance activities across the site

Support safe, efficient and environmentally compliant plant operation

Maintain and improve asset availability and reliability

Work within Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work, including plant isolations

Use Preventative Maintenance and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)

Assist with the development of detailed scopes of work and engineering specifications

Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives within the maintenance department

Uphold a strong, no-compromise approach to Health & Safety

Candidate Requirements

Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within a heavy process, power generation or industrial plant environment

Demonstrable track record of delivering maintenance plans safely, on time and within budget

Strong knowledge of mechanical repair methods and maintenance best practice

Experience working within Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work environments

Familiarity with Preventative Maintenance Systems and CMMS

Some experience creating scopes of work / engineering specifications for external contractors

Excellent understanding of Health & Safety legislation relevant to industrial or process environments

Recognised engineering qualification (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent), ideally including a completed apprenticeship

Strong communication and report-writing skills

Team-focused with the ability to work towards shared objectives

Logical problem-solver with the ability to prioritise workload and self-motivate

Package & Benefits

Salary: £47,200+ per annum looking at an overall £50,000 package

Bonus: Up to 10% annual bonus based on company and personal performance

Call-out:

1 in 4 rota (Monday morning – Sunday night)

£180 per week standby allowance

Minimum 4 hours paid at time and a half per call-out

Approx. £2,700+ per year additional earnings

Holiday: 25 days annual leave + 8 bank holidays

Pension: 4–7% matched pension scheme

Sick Pay: Comprehensive sick pay scheme

Healthcare: Health care scheme included

Additional Benefits: Employee discount platform (retailers, hotels, lifestyle benefits)

If this role is of interest, please press Apply or get in contact with Ryan Guy on (phone number removed) or (url removed)