Lead Mechanical Technician

px Group is a fully integrated infrastructure solutions business, providing innovative operations management, engineering services and energy management solutions to partners in high hazard, highly regulated industries. Our focus is improving operating performance of commercial and industrial facilities, with zero harm to people, environment, asset and reputation.

Energy Works Hull plant processes up to 240,000 tonnes per year of refuse-derived fuel (RDF), drawn from municipal, commercial, and industrial sources. It uses advanced fluidised‑bed gasification technology, it produces around 25 MW of baseload electricity, enough for approximately 43,000 homes. It offsets about 30,000 tonnes of CO₂ annually, diverting significant waste from landfill.

We are now recruiting for a Lead Mechanical Technician. The Lead Mechanical Technician will ensure works are delivered to a standard in line with the px Group Operating Standard including but not limited to PSSR, PRS, work at height, LOLER, PUWER, hazardous area management and mechanical systems. Have overall responsibility for leadership and delivery of all aspects of mechanical and structural engineering planning and work executed on site.

You’ll be supported with personalised on the job training, coaching, mentoring and twice-yearly development and performance reviews to help maintain & develop your contributions and competence.

• Support the Mechanical Engineer in delivery of all mechanical engineering and maintenance processes, systems, reporting mechanisms and contracts are in place for identifying & managing operational risk, meeting the above requirements.
• Support the operations team in recording, planning, investigating and rectifying faults and issues in line with priorities set by key stake holders in the team.
• Responsible for leading and managing the mechanical maintenance department and other assigned personnel ensuring they meet required standards in a safe, timely manner.
• Responsible for all 3rd party contractors brought onto site under their discipline.
• Responsible for the safety planning, scheduling and execution of all works within the discipline group for both internal and external resources.
• Responsible for liaising with the project team to identify, specify and handover project and major outage works.
• Support the E&M manager in implementing key site processes including but not limited to CMMS and maintenance workflow, PSSR, strategic spares.

Minimum Requirements:

• Time served apprentice, NVQ L3 in mechanical discipline (or equivalent).
• IOSH managing safely or willingness to work towards
• Held an equivalent role in power generation, energy from waste or 24/7 high hazard operational manufacturing environments with significant line management experience.
• Maintain rotating equipment, steam raising systems, piping and valves.
• Correctly & safely work to business, legislative and discipline requirements.
• Applying legislation in responsibilities: EAWA, HASAWA, PUWER, LOLER, SIS.

What you will receive from us:

• 25 days holiday plus bank holidays
• Contribution towards eye test and glasses
• Online company discount benefits site including cinema tickets and gym membership discount
• Long Service Awards
• Employee recognition scheme – ELITE Awards
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Flexible Benefits Package
• Onsite parking

We are committed to equality of opportunity for all staff and applications from individuals are encouraged regardless of age, disability, sex, gender reassignment, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race, religion or belief and marriage and civil partnerships.