Company Description

Mitsubishi Power EMEA is a power-generation service business supporting customers across Europe, the Middle East and Africa. We provide maintenance, repair, technical support and lifecycle services for gas turbines, steam turbines, generators and associated power-plant equipment.

Our teams work at customer sites and from our service locations to help keep essential generating equipment safe, reliable and performing effectively. This includes planned outages, inspections, repairs, upgrades and the supply of specialist parts and engineering expertise.

Joining Mitsubishi Power EMEA means becoming part of an international service organisation where safety, quality, technical excellence and teamwork are central to everything we do. We are committed to developing the next generation of engineering talent and giving apprentices meaningful experience on major power-generation equipment.

Job Description

We are looking for an enthusiastic Apprentice Engineering Maintenance Technician to join our Field Service team. You will combine structured study with practical, hands-on experience maintaining gas turbines, steam turbines, valves and associated equipment at customer sites.

This is an opportunity to learn from experienced engineers and technicians while contributing to the safe and reliable operation of major power-generation equipment. As your knowledge and competence develop, you will take on a broader range of fitting, maintenance and turbine-blading activities.

You will work towards the Level 3 Engineering Maintenance Technician (Single Discipline) Advanced Apprenticeship, following the Mechanical Engineering Maintenance Technician pathway with Blackpool and The Fylde College. The programme develops practical and technical capability in engineering principles, maintenance techniques, fault diagnosis, engineering drawings, health and safety, mechanical assemblies, hydraulics, pneumatics and rotating machinery.

Your learning will be completed through a combination of supervised, hands-on work at our customer sites in the UK and overseas, together with the required off-the-job training delivered through distance learning. You must commit to completing all required training, learning and assessments..

Key Responsibilities

Support planned maintenance and outage work on gas turbines, steam turbines, valves and related equipment.
Assist with the safe disassembly, inspection, repair and reassembly of mechanical equipment.
Learn to use engineering tools, drawings, specifications and maintenance documentation correctly.
Develop practical fitting, measurement, fault-finding and turbine-blading skills under appropriate supervision.
Follow Mitsubishi Power procedures, quality standards, site rules and safe systems of work.
Record work accurately and raise concerns, defects or unsafe conditions promptly.
Work positively with colleagues, customers, contractors and local site teams.
Travel to customer sites in the UK and, as your capability develops, potentially elsewhere in Europe and internationally.

Qualifications

A genuine interest in mechanical engineering, maintenance and hands-on technical work.
GCSE English and Maths (Grades 9–4 or A*–C), or equivalent Level 2 Functional Skills.
A practical, methodical approach to problem-solving and a willingness to learn.
A strong commitment to safety, quality and following instructions and procedures.
Reliability, integrity and the ability to work constructively as part of a team.
Clear communication skills and the confidence to ask questions when unsure.
Flexibility to work at customer sites and travel (including Overseas) as required by the role.
Previous engineering study, practical experience or a relevant Level 2 qualification would be helpful, but is not essential.

Additional Information

At Mitsubishi Power EMEA, we are committed to building a workplace where people feel respected, included and able to contribute.

Our strength comes from the different experiences, perspectives and expertise of our people. Across our business, we work with colleagues from a wide range of countries, cultures, disciplines and backgrounds, and we believe this diversity helps us make better decisions, solve complex problems and deliver stronger outcomes for our customers.

We welcome applications from people of all backgrounds and make recruitment decisions based on skills, knowledge, qualifications, experience and potential. We are committed to providing a fair and consistent recruitment process, giving every candidate the opportunity to demonstrate what they can bring to the role.

If you need any reasonable adjustments or support at any stage of the recruitment process, please let us know. We will work with you to understand how we can best support you.

Mitsubishi Power EMEA

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