Mechanical Technician
| Posting date: | 11 February 2026 |
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| Salary: | £31,000.0 to £35,000.0 per year |
| Additional salary information: | £31-35k |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 18 February 2026 |
| Location: | Snetterton, Norfolk, NR16 2JZ |
| Company: | Hays Specialist Recruitment |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Job reference: | 4769361_1770822545 |
Summary
Your new company
We have an opportunity for an experienced Mechanical Technician to work for our client who operate a large biomass plant. This is an interesting and varied role, working Monday to Friday with some call out where required.
Your new role
You will be expected to:* Carry out routine plant checks, daily operating tasks, adjustments, tests, and record all plant data.* Fix faults, carry out planned maintenance, and respond to first‑line breakdowns to help the plant meet its reliability and availability targets.* Support daily planned operations and maintenance work according to the CMMS schedule, working with QHSE and operations teams and completing all required CMMS/Safety System documents and RAMS on time.* Diagnose problems, find faults, and repair plant equipment promptly, working with the operations team and external contractors when needed.* Take proactive steps to improve plant reliability, efficiency, and performance while ensuring the plant remains safe and environmentally compliant.* Supervise external contractors on site and review/approve their RAMS.* Help manage the stores' system by checking out parts and ensuring items are reordered, so the plant always has the necessary spare parts.* Make sure the fuel handling and by‑product systems are always operated safely, within environmental rules, and within operational limits, while keeping the plant as reliable, available and efficient as possible.* Ensure daily compliance with all fuel‑handling requirements, including LOLER checks, vehicle pre‑use checks, routine fuel‑handling tasks, plant inspections, and the safe operation of on‑site traffic routes and weighbridge systems.* Make sure the fuel‑handling team can act as first‑line operators and maintainers for the fuel‑feeding systems and surrounding areas.* Record all defects, tasks, and routines in the site's CMMS system.
What you'll need to succeed Ideally NVQ level 3 or equivalent in mechanical engineering.
* Experience and certification in operating a Counterbalance Forklift, Front‑End Loader/Telescopic handler.* Knowledge and experience of biomass or thermal power plant processes, ideally with exposure to heavy industrial maintenance.* Strong verbal and written communication skills.* Experience using traffic management systems and weighbridge operations.* Experience in mechanical and/or EC&I maintenance.* Competent IT skills, including CMMS systems, Excel, and report writing.What you'll get in return
Salary range £31-35k plus overtime at enhanced rates, medical and dental assistance, 26+8 holidays, discount schemes.
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