Mechanical Day Technician

Lancashire Renewables Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A waste management company based in Leyland is seeking a Mechanical Day Technician to ensure the efficient operation of equipment and systems. This position requires a qualification in Mechanical Engineering and offers opportunities for training and development. Responsibilities include maintaining machinery, responding to breakdowns, and following safety procedures. Benefits include a competitive salary, pension scheme, generous annual leave, and wellbeing support.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Contributory pension scheme

26 days annual leave

Death in Service cover

Free on-site car parking

Company sick pay scheme

Cycle to work scheme

Training and development programmes

Wellbeing support

Required PPE supplied

Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized apprenticeship or qualification at ONC/HNC level in Mechanical Engineering.
• Strong track record delivering planned preventative and reactive maintenance.
• Ability to respond promptly to equipment breakdowns across mechanical systems.

Responsibilities

• Ensure seamless operation of mechanical systems and infrastructure.
• Maintain high levels of efficiency and effectiveness in tasks.
• Adapt to changing needs of the business.

Skills

Preventative maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Monitoring performance

Fault diagnosis

Communication skills

Safety protocols

Maintenance planning

Team collaboration

Education

ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance management systems

Job description

Job Advert

Mechanical Day Technician

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Maintenance team at Lancashire Renewables Ltd. working at our Leyland facility.

What you’ll be doing

As a Mechanical Day Technician, you will be vital in ensuring the seamless operation of Lancashire Renewable’s activities, providing support to various operational functions as needed. This role encompasses a wide range of responsibilities across multiple areas within the organisation. As a versatile and reliable team member, you will adapt to the changing needs of the business, ensuring the consistent and efficient delivery of services. Working in line with the organisation's policies, procedures, and safety standards, you will maintain high levels of efficiency and effectiveness in all tasks, playing a key part in the company's success.

What you will bring

To be successful in this position, it is essential that you have completed a recognised apprenticeship or hold a qualification at ONC/HNC level in Mechanical Engineering.

While we offer and encourage training and development opportunities, the following skills and knowledge would be highly beneficial:

• Strong track record in delivering both planned preventative and reactive maintenance, working to structured work packs, schedules, and programmes. This includes the upkeep of processing equipment, mechanical systems, and broader site infrastructure at a waste treatment facility.
• Experience of monitoring, recording, and reporting on the performance of processing assets and site infrastructure contributing to long-term asset reliability.
• Ability to respond promptly to equipment breakdowns and faults across mechanical systems and site infrastructure, minimising disruption and down-time.
• Flexible and dependable in providing maintenance and operational support cover when required.
• Competent in using maintenance management systems to track, plan, and manage all maintenance activities.
• Experience in coordinating and overseeing the activities of subcontractors as required.
• Ability to assist in the delivery of project-related maintenance activities.
• Thorough understanding and practical experience in applying safe systems of work, including Permit to Work (PTW) and Lock Out/Tag Out (LOTO) protocols.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills, with the ability to deliver clear handovers and maintain accurate logbook records.
• Proficient in using business systems for operational and reporting tasks.
• Solid understanding of Safety, Health, Environmental, and Quality (SHEQ) procedures and the importance of compliance in a regulated environment.
• Waste process knowledge an advantage.

What we offer you

• Competitive salary.
• Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.
• 26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays – increasing to 30 days after 5 years.
• Death in Service cover – 4x Salary.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Company sick pay scheme – up to 26 weeks dependent on length of service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• We offer training and personal development programmes to our employees to provide opportunities to develop and progress.
• Wellbeing support for mental health.
• All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.

Who are we?

Lancashire Renewables Ltd was established for the operation and management of the two waste treatment facilities built for the Lancashire Waste Contract.

Our two facilities in Thornton and Leyland are manned 365 days a year. Both sites can process over 5,000 tonnes of residual (black bin bag) waste per week and divert 95% of this material away from landfill.

Our aim is to achieve a sustainable future for Lancashire by providing services to process biodegradable and non-biodegradable community waste and our people are vital in helping us achieve this.

Our employees work in a variety of operations, maintenance, logistics and support roles across our two sites in Leyland and Thornton, actively encouraging internal growth through development and training programmes.

We are dedicated to providing a positive, supportive work environment with a strong focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of all our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer:

Diversity and inclusion are important to us at Lancashire Renewables, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed.

Candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV by Friday 19th December 2025. Please note that the advert may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications.

For Enquiries: [e-mail]

All roles are subject to the following:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory completion of a Company medical which includes testing for drugs and alcohol. The Company operates a zero-tolerance policy regarding the taking or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst on duty and carry out periodic random tests.