Mechanical Lead Technician - Energy from Waste Plant

Astute People Inc; Lincoln; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Bonus

Overtime

Health Care Cash Plan

Job summary

Astute People are seeking a Mechanical Lead Technician for a leading Waste Management facility in Lincolnshire. You will lead the Mechanical Maintenance Team, coordinate daily maintenance with the Maintenance Manager and SHEQ, and ensure reliable plant operation.

This role emphasizes safety and compliance with PSSR, LOLER and PUWER, while managing maintenance contracts and spares, supervising outages and developing the team through training and appraisals.

Qualifications

• Recognised Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship.
• Recognised qualification in Mechanical engineering at ideally HNC / ONC / HND level.
• IOSH or equivalent with knowledge of Safe Systems of Work, LOTO, Isolations, SOPs, RAMS.
• Experience of hands on maintenance in power generation with solid knowledge of pressure parts systems, rotating plant, steam plant, compressors, valves, pumps and boilers
• Knowledge of PSSR, LOLER, PUWER etc

Responsibilities

• Plan and coordinate daily maintenance activities with the Maintenance Manager, Shift Team Leader and SHEQ team to maximise plant reliability and operational flexibility.
• Leading the Mechanical Maintenance Team, setting clear expectations and managing individual and team performance.
• Managing and developing the team and contractor support to deliver planned, preventative, scheduled and breakdown maintenance.
• Ensuring mechanical plant and equipment is maintained, serviced and repaired effectively, with accurate maintenance records.
• Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with company health, safety and environmental policies and procedures.
• Managing mechanical maintenance contracts, projects and strategic spares to support plant performance and reliability.
• Supporting staff appraisals and ensuring training and development needs are identified and addressed.
• Contributing to outage planning, scheduling and coordination to meet operational requirements.
• Planning and overseeing mechanical maintenance during outages and breakdowns, including contractor supervision and the review of documentation in line with company procedures.
• Supporting the management of maintenance budgets in line with business plan requirements.
• Deputising for the Maintenance Manager when required and contributing to the wider site Management Team.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Leadership

Safety awareness

Power generation knowledge

Education

Mechanical Maintenance Apprenticeship

HNC/ONC/HND in Mechanical Engineering

IOSH or equivalent

Tools

RAMS

LOTO

SOPs

PSSR/PUWER knowledge

Job description

Astute People are seeking a Mechanical Lead Technician for a leading Waste Management facility in Lincolnshire. You will lead the Mechanical Maintenance Team, coordinate daily maintenance with the Maintenance Manager and SHEQ, and ensure reliable plant operation.

This role emphasizes safety and compliance with PSSR, LOLER and PUWER, while managing maintenance contracts and spares, supervising outages and developing the team through training and appraisals.