Mechanical Electrical Technician
On-site · Sheffield, England, United Kingdom
Job Summary
As a Mechanical Electrical Technician at Veolia Energy Recovery Facility in Sheffield, you will carry out maintenance on mechanical systems (80%) and support electrical maintenance (20%), performing fault finding, installation and routine maintenance of plant equipment. You’ll conduct planned, preventive, corrective and breakdown maintenance on mechanical plant (pumps, conveyors, hydraulic/pneumatic systems, gearboxes, valves, material handling equipment), diagnose faults, install, commission and align rotating equipment to manufacturer specs, maintain equipment history and CMMS records (SAP/Maximo), and identify improvements while supervising contractor activities to ensure safety and permit-to-work compliance. The role requires an apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Maintenance with NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), with desirable HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering. Proficiency with engineering drawings, P&IDs, schematics, and CMMS systems is essential, along with experience in heavy industrial or COMAH-regulated environments and rotating shift patterns.
Required Qualifications
- Completed recognised Engineering Apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Maintenance with NVQ Level 3 qualification (or equivalent craft certification)
- HNC/HND in Mechanical Engineering or related engineering discipline (desirable)
- Comprehensive technical knowledge of mechanical maintenance practices
- Proven ability to read and interpret engineering drawings, P&IDs, technical schematics, isometric drawings and equipment specifications
- Practical experience with CMMS systems (SAP, Maximo or equivalent)
- Experience working in heavy industrial, process plant, power generation, waste-to-energy or COMAH regulated environments
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