Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Technician – Energy ERF Site
Location: Exeter
Working Pattern: 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday (1 in 4 callout rota)
Salary: £58,000 per year
Job Type: Full Time | Permanent | Days

An exciting opportunity has arisen for a skilled Mechanical Technician to join a leading Energy Recovery Facility (ERF). This role is ideal for someone with a background in mechanical maintenance within a process, energy, utilities, or heavy industrial environment.

As a Mechanical Technician, you will play a crucial role in ensuring the safe, efficient, and reliable operation of the facility through hands-on maintenance and fault diagnosis of key mechanical systems.

Key Responsibilities:

• Perform planned and unplanned mechanical maintenance to ensure plant availability and reliability.
• Diagnose faults and carry out repairs on mechanical systems and components.
• Assist in the coordination and supervision of contractors when required.
• Input maintenance activities accurately into the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
• Conduct plant and area safety inspections in line with site standards.
• Work in compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations.
• Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives across maintenance operations.
• Participate in a 1 in 4 callout rota, providing emergency maintenance support when required.

Requirements:

Essential:

• Experience in mechanical maintenance within a power plant, process industry, or similar environment.
• Familiarity with maintenance management systems.
• Strong communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
• Problem-solving and logical thinking capabilities.
• Recognised mechanical qualification (e.g. City & Guilds/NVQ) including completion of a formal apprenticeship.

Desirable:

• Experience working under Safe Systems of Work and Permit to Work procedures.
• Basic IT literacy and familiarity with CMMS platforms.
• Additional qualifications such as welding certification, health & safety training, or a full UK driving licence.
• Previous experience within Energy from Waste (EfW), Energy Recovery Facilities (ERF), power generation, or heavy industrial sectors.

What's in it for you:

• Competitive salary of £58,000 per year.
• A secure and permanent role within a growing and future-focused energy business.
• Ongoing training and career development opportunities.
• A collaborative working environment with a strong focus on safety, reliability, and sustainability.
• Participation in a structured callout rota with additional earning potential.

If this role is of interest, please get press apply or reach out to Ryan Guy on (phone number removed) or (url removed)