Mechanical Technician - Defect Engineering
| Posting date: | 19 September 2025 |
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| Salary: | £49,004 to £57,728 per year |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 19 October 2025 |
| Location: | Peterhead, Aberdeenshire, AB42 3BZ |
| Company: | SSE |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 555233_1758287731 |
Summary
About the Role
Base Location: Peterhead Power Station
Salary: £49,004 - £57,728 + performance-related bonus + a range of benefits to support your finances, wellbeing and family.
Working Pattern: Permanent | Full Time | Flexible First options available
As Mechanical Defect Technician, you will be responsible for managing and supervising maintenance activities to ensure work is executed successfully to achieve the objective of Lifecycle Delivery - Assets Remain Safe & Operational.
You will be accountable for the engineering and risk assessing packages of work to allow works to be performed safely and efficiently and directing site personnel including contractors when performing engineering works.
You will
- Investigate plant failures/defects and support implementing of remedial action to achieve effective resolution.
- Manage and supervise internal and external maintenance technicians to ensure all such work is executed successfully, delivered safely, on time and to budget.
- Ensure works are assigned to personnel with appropriate competencies and performed safely in line with Safe System of Work.
You have
- A HNC or equivalent qualification in a relevant engineering discipline.
- Experience supervising both contract and in-house teams, particularly in power station operations and maintenance.
- Strong technical writing skills, including repair specifications, work instructions, parts lists, and risk assessments.
- Familiarity with CMMS tools, ideally Maximo, and the ability to prioritise tasks to meet operational demands.
- A collaborative, problem-solving mindset, with the ability to troubleshoot complex issues in a multidisciplinary team environment.
About SSE
SSE has a bold ambition - to be a leading energy company in a net zero world. We're investing around £10 million a day in homegrown energy to help power a cleaner, more secure future.
SSE Thermal keep the lights on for millions of people while pioneering low-carbon technologies. From ground-breaking carbon capture and storage projects to plans for what might be the world's first hydrogen-fired power station, we're transforming how we generate energy.
Flexible benefits to fit your life
Enjoy discounts on private healthcare and gym memberships. Wellbeing benefits like a free online GP and 24/7 counselling service. Interest-free loans on tech and transport season tickets, or a new bike with our Cycle to Work scheme. As well as generous family entitlements such as maternity and adoption pay, and paternity leave.
Work with an equal opportunity employer
SSE will make any reasonable adjustments you need to ensure that your application and experience with us is positive. Please contact Hannah on Hannah. / 01738 341147 to discuss how we can support you.
We're dedicated to fostering an open and inclusive workplace where people from all backgrounds can thrive. We create equal opportunities for everyone to succeed and especially welcome applications from those who may not be well represented in our workforce or industry.
Ready to apply?
Start your online application using the Apply Now box on this page. We only accept applications made online. We'll be in touch after the closing date to let you know if we'll be taking your application further. If you're offered a role with SSE, you'll need to complete a criminality check and a credit check before you start work.