Mechanical Engineer - Energy from Waste

Job Type:
Permanent
Job Sector:
Engineering, Other
Region:
West Midlands
Location:
Kidderminster
Salary:
£56,000 to £66,000 per annum
Posted:
09/05/2025
Recruiter:
ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd
Job Ref:
BBBH26882

Astute’s Power team is partnering with a leading Energy from Waste site to recruit a Mechanical Engineer for its site in Worcestershire.

The Mechanical Engineer role comes with a starting salary of up to �65,000 + benefits package.

If you’re a Mechanical Engineer with experience supervising teams and are looking for work then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Mechanical Engineer role

Reporting to the Maintenance Manager you will:

* Lead the mechanical maintenance team, fulfilling line management duties and driving performance.
* Manage mechanical services and contractors, ensuring quality, effectiveness, and value.
* Plan and supervise maintenance, including preventive work and shutdowns.
* Respond to equipment failures, investigate root causes, and implement timely fixes.
* Manage maintenance budgets and optimise spare parts availability.
* Ensure statutory compliance, maintaining and testing safety devices, lifting equipment, and PSSR-regulated systems.
* Deliver emergency repair services to maintain plant availability.
* Support audits and compliance checks, both internal and external.
* Develop obsolescence plans for aging mechanical assets.
* Assist cross-functional teams, including Electrical, Controls, and Instrumentation support when needed.
* Promote a strong safety culture, following procedures and reporting all incidents and hazards.

Professional qualifications
We are looking for someone with the following:

* Relevant Mechanical Engineering qualification such as HNC/HND/Degree.
* Have previous experience in mechanical maintenance or engineering in a heavy process environment.
* Have experience managing a team
* Ability to manage multiple contractors / maintenance contracts
* A Safety qualification such as IOSH / NEBOSH or equivalent

Personal skills

The Mechanical Engineer role would suit someone who has:

* Strong attention to detail
* Excellent problem solving skills
* Driven with the desire to achieve

Salary and benefits of the Mechanical Engineer role

* Starting salary of �65,000
* Training and Progression Opportunities
* Opportunity to work for a leading power company

INDPOW

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.

Contact Details:
ASTUTE Technical Recruitment Ltd
Tel: 02392 221 600
Fax: 02392 288 288
Contact: Ruth Winter
Email:

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