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Want to use your mechanical skills to keep sustainable energy flowing? Join us as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician at our Energy Recovery facility in Aberdeen, where we turn residual waste into renewable power and support a cleaner, circular economy.
This hands-on role offers real responsibility for keeping critical plant equipment reliable and efficient, while contributing to safe, sustainable operations.
In return, we offer a competitive salary (we are prepared to negotiate), call-out allowance, up to 10% bonus, company pension, and a comprehensive benefits package.
What you'll be doing
You’ll help ensure our Aberdeen energy recovery plant operates safely and at peak performance:
* Deliver planned and reactive mechanical maintenance across all plant areas, ensuring installations and modifications meet the latest standards and regulatory requirements.
* Provide guidance, supervision, and technical support to junior staff and contractors to support skill development and safe working practices.
* Troubleshoot and resolve equipment issues promptly to maximise plant availability and efficiency.
* Collaborate with colleagues across different functions to support smooth, cross-team operations.
* Contribute to a strong culture of continuous improvement, health & safety, and environmental compliance.
What we're looking for
We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and career stages — your practical skills and enthusiasm for sustainable operations matter most:
* Predominantly mechanical background with basic electrical knowledge and a minimum HNC qualification (or equivalent hands-on experience).
* Proven experience as a Maintenance Technician/Engineer in manufacturing, production, heavy industrial, or process environments.
* Knowledge of equipment including conveyors, motors, gearboxes, hydraulics, and pneumatics (basic electrical fault-finding is highly beneficial).
* Ability to use Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS) is highly desirable.
* Commitment to health & safety (IOSH qualification desirable but not essential — full training and support provided).
We particularly encourage applications from underrepresented groups in engineering, energy, and sustainability sectors. We value work-life balance and can offer some flexibility on core hours (for example, to support school runs or caring responsibilities).If flexible working would help you, please mention it in your application — we’re happy to discuss options.
If you require any reasonable adjustments during the application or interview process, please let us know — we’re committed to being an inclusive employer.
This role brings genuine impact on a greener future, excellent development opportunities, and the satisfaction of hands-on work that powers sustainable energy in Aberdeen.
If you’re a reliable, team-oriented mechanical expert motivated by real-world sustainability, we’d love to hear from you.
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