Power Generation

Mechanical Engineer – Energy from Waste

Up to £65,000 (DOE) plus Benefits

Kidderminster

MC Technical Recruitment are currently supporting a leading Energy from Waste facility in the Kidderminster area in their search for a Mechanical Engineer. This is a key leadership role overseeing the mechanical maintenance department and ensuring the ongoing reliability and performance of a large-scale EfW plant.

As Mechanical Engineer, you’ll be responsible for delivering both routine and outage-based maintenance, managing a team of technicians, and leading continuous improvement and upgrade projects across the plant.

As the Mechanical Engineer, you will be responsible for:

• Line management of the Mechanical Maintenance Team
• Planning, resourcing and supervising scheduled shutdown maintenance
• Diagnosing and resolving plant failures and mechanical defects
• Managing contractors and ensuring statutory compliance (e.g. PSSR, lifting equipment)
• Monitoring plant reliability and supporting with audits, budgets, and spares planning
• Supporting the Maintenance Manager with internal and external stakeholder communication
• Working on a days basis Monday to Friday, with an element of call out if required
• Other duties as required

Requirements:

• HNC (or higher) in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent
• Minimum of 5 years post-qualification experience in a relevant engineering environment
• Strong experience with rotating equipment, pressure systems, and planned maintenance
• Background in Energy from Waste, Power, or Process industries preferred
• Proven experience managing teams and maintenance contractors
• Excellent fault-finding, organisational, and problem-solving skills

What’s on offer:

• £56,000 to £66,000 depending on experience
• Company pension
• Holidays
• Key leadership role in a long-term, high-performing EfW operation

If you’re a hands-on Mechanical Engineer with strong maintenance experience and a leadership mindset, this is a great opportunity to progress your career in the Energy from Waste sector.

Apply:

To apply, please apply via the link, send your CV to MC Technical via matt@mctechnical.co.uk or call 01489 533 030 for a confidential chat.