Job Description

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Assistant Mechanical Engineer

Spalding, Lincolnshire, England, United Kingdom

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The Role

Were looking for an ambitious

Assistant MechanicalEngineer

to join our team in a brand-new role that offers long-termdevelopment and progression.


This role has been created as part of our future successionplanning, offering the unique opportunity to work closely with the current MechanicalEngineer to gradually become the subject matter expert. It's a strategicopportunity to absorb critical site knowledge, take on increasingresponsibility, and ultimately support a smooth transition of key expertisewithin the mechanical engineering function at

Spalding Power Station

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If you would like the chance to be mentored directly by ahighly experienced engineer while gradually building the confidence,experience, and technical depth needed to take ownership of the mechanicalengineering and maintenance strategy, then we would love to hear from you!

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The Spalding Team

Were a close-knit team of highly skilled and experiencedindividuals who are dedicated to our vision:

Best in Class Operations

,an

Empowered Team

, and being the

Best Place to Work

. We embody aculture of safety, reliability, and enterprise which delivers flagship levelsof plant performance and keeps us all engaged and energised in our mission providing dependable and efficient Megawatts to help power the UK.


The Spalding site is a friendly, sociable, and excitingenvironment and when were not hard at work, you can expect regular socialevents and seasonal gatherings.

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What youll be doing

Supporting the management of all mechanicalengineering assets, including steam and gas turbines, generators, HRSG,pressure systems, gas pipelines, and associated balance of plant equipment Assisting with the planning and execution ofoutage work developing scopes, managing budgets, and ensuring safe delivery Monitoring asset health and driving performanceimprovements through structured engineering practices Investigating plant issues and workingcollaboratively with operations and maintenance teams to implement long-termsolutions Leading or supporting mechanical projects frominitiation through to completion, applying engineering rigour and a focus oncontinuous improvement Stepping in to provide support or cover forEngineers where needed, and contributing to wider InterGen initiatives orsecondments Being on-call and adapting working patterns whenrequired to meet business needs
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Why you?

As our new

Assistant Mechanical Engineer

, youll beself-motivated and thrive in a fast-paced, entrepreneurial environment workingwithin a lean team that values high performance. As this is a succession role,youll engage in ongoing training and coaching to develop the technicalexpertise needed to fully step into the Mechanical Engineer role and take onincreasing responsibility.


You are someone who thrives on embracing responsibility andhave a genuine passion for mechanical engineering and a strong desire todevelop your expertise in a dynamic, hands-on environment. The technicalchallenges that come with managing complex mechanical assets excite you andyoure eager to learn more about the demands of the power station, growing yourknowledge day by day. You can collaborate, communication and buildrelationships with the wider team and contractors well and can confidently adaptwhen the unexpected arises, always keeping the Spalding vision in mind.


Most importantly, you are motivated by the opportunity togrow within a supportive team. This role offers a clear path to becoming atrusted expert on site and youll join ready to invest your energy and skillsto make a meaningful impact.

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Education/Experience

Ideally Degree/HND/Time Spent Apprenticeship in Engineering orrelated discipline, but we welcome candidates with strong industry experienceor other relevant qualifications.


You must bring practical knowledge from thepower sector or similar heavy industries like oil, gas, or petrochemicals. You have hands-on experience with gas and steamturbines, boilers, pressure systems, and associated plant equipment. A solid understanding of safety standards isessential, and qualifications such as NEBOSH or IOSH would be highlybeneficial. Youre progressing towards or have an ambitionto achieve Chartered Engineer status.
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What we offer

262.5 hours holidayleave (35 days, including bank holidays). Discretionary bonus scheme Life Assurance Income Protection Pension Scheme Private Medical Insurance Health & Wellbeing Programs Company Sick Pay Scheme Eyecare Vouchers Savings Platform Maternity / Paternity benefits Educational Assistance Programmes
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Why InterGen?

At InterGen you will be working in a dynamic environmentwhere your integrity, entrepreneurial spirit and teamwork are championed.


We welcome applications from all sections of the community,and you will help us foster a culture of equality, diversity and inclusion asafe and respectful workplace, where we invite everyone to bring their wholeselves to work using their unique talents, backgrounds and expertise to createtransformational outcomes and help shape our culture.


We provide a wide array of compensation, benefits andwellbeing programs to meet the diverse needs of our employees. We are open to discuss candidates wanting towork part-time or full-time, on a permanent or fixed term contract basis. We believe in each persons potential, andwell help you with yours by offering the development resources you need toadvance your career.


With the strength of our company and reputation behind you,a culture of high-performance that motivates you and the freedom to drive yourcareer your way, our shared purpose and values will inspire you to make animpact in an organisation whose vision is working towards a world with stableand dependable energy for generations.

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