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Mechanical Technician

 
Vacancy Number:  26210
Category:  Craft/Technical - Station Technician
Job Type:  Full-time
 

Position Description 
A vacancy exists for the position of Mechanical Technician, Carrington Power Station. Carrington Power Station comprises 2x440 MW Combined Cycle Gas Turbine's (CCGT's) and is located near Manchester. 

 

The candidate will be a team player and self-starter with the ability to multi-task, meet deadlines and manage, develop and motivate team members. They will have a demonstrable ability to communicate and relate effectively with staff at all levels in the organisation.

 

Key Responsibilities

The Mechanical Technician will carry out maintenance of mechanical equipment associated with the Power Plant and its auxiliaries to the highest safety standards and practices. Duties will include but not be limited to:

  • Operating as part of the mechanical maintenance team across a wide range of duties making optimum use of the work management system
  • Fault finding and Maintaining assets in accordance with the technician’s specialist technical discipline
  • Maintaining accurate maintenance records using the CMMS
  • Supervising and directing contractors
  • Writing and implementing procedures and working instructions
  • Comply with corporate and statutory safety and environmental obligations
  • Carry out authorised roles under the safety rules
  • Be part of an on-call system reacting to maintenance and operational matters

 

Knowledge, Skills and Experience

Essential

  • A minimum of 3 years’ experience in Mechanical Maintenance
  • Experience in liaising with relevant statutory bodies and contractors
  • Ability to organise and prioritise work
  • Good IT skills

 

Desirable

  • An understanding of mechanical, heavy rotational, pressure systems and power generation
  • Experience in project management and/or good planning skills

 

Qualifications

Essential

  • Time served apprenticeship
  • A relevant engineering qualification at least at craft level

 

Location

This position will be based in Carrington Power Station, near Manchester.

 

Reporting to 

The successful candidate will report to the Mechanical Team Leader, Carrington Power Station.

 

Why Work with Us? 

  • Career development through mentoring and training  
  • Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities 
  • Networking opportunities 
  • Generous Pension 
  • Opportunity for private medical insurance 
  • Access to staff well-being programmes. 
  • Generous parental leave entitlements 
  • Strong values-based and inclusive culture  
  • Strong commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion  
  • Great team environment working to our Core Values: Courageous, Caring, Driven and Trusted 

 

Salary

£39,400 - £48,850

 

Closing Date

30th May 2025

 

Note: Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie

 

If you have any queries in relation to this job, please contact recruitment@esb.ie

 

Your application will be held in reserve for 6 months should you be suitable for the role.

Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Statement

ESB is committed to being an equal opportunities employer. We welcome applications from all sections of society and ensure that no one is discriminated against on the grounds of race, religion or belief, ethnicity or nationality, disability, age, citizenship, marital status, domestic or civil partnership status, sexual orientation or gender identity, or any other basis as protected by law. 

Applicants who anticipate requiring assistance or reasonable accommodations for any part of the application or interview process may contact, in confidence, recruitment@esb.ie.  

About ESB

Join us in our mission to achieve a net-zero electricity system by 2040. ESB is Ireland’s leading energy utility, with activities spanning electricity generation, transmission and distribution, energy supply, energy services and international consultancy. Operating in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Great Britain, we invest over €1 billion each year to deliver a new energy future based on reliable, affordable zero-carbon electricity.
 

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