Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Webrecruit; Northwich; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste and resource management company in the UK is seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician. This full-time position involves delivering mechanical maintenance and breakdown support at a power plant. Responsibilities include performing preventative maintenance, working on various mechanical systems, and maintaining equipment history. The ideal candidate will have at least 3 years of experience, relevant qualifications, and excellent communication skills. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive salary

25 days annual leave plus Bank Holidays

Pension scheme

Life insurance

Discretionary bonus scheme

Qualifications

• Minimum 3 years’ experience in power generation or heavy industrial plant maintenance.
• Familiarity with overhead cranes, mechanical drives, pumps, and rotating machinery.
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental practices – IOSH Managing Safely desirable.

Responsibilities

• Perform PM and breakdown maintenance on mechanical equipment.
• Interpret technical manuals for troubleshooting.
• Support procurement and control of mechanical spares.

Skills

Proactive self-motivated approach

Excellent communication skills

Strong organisational abilities

Team player

Detail-oriented

Education

ONC / City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS systems

P&IDs

Technical drawings

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Salary – Competitive

Hours – 40 hours per week, 08:00am to 16:30pm

Location – Lostock EfW, CW9 7ZR

Are you looking for the right role for you? Then look no further…

As a Mechanical Maintenance Technician at FCC Environment, you will be responsible for delivering mechanical maintenance and breakdown support at a modern EfW Power Plant. You will work as part of a skilled team to maximise plant reliability and availability through safe and effective maintenance practices, while also supporting ongoing improvements to site performance and compliance. This vacancy is for a full‑time position, working 5 days per week.

Our promise to you

• Competitive salary
• 25 days annual leave (full‑time working) plus Bank Holidays
• Pension scheme
• Life insurance
• Discretionary bonus scheme
• On‑the‑job training and progression
• Recognition scheme
• Refer a friend programme
• Flexible benefits including high street savings, cycle to work scheme, Gymflex membership, holiday purchase and more
• Access to an Employee Assistance Programme and the Best Doctors Service via our Wellbeing Platform

What will you be doing?

• Performing preventative and breakdown maintenance on mechanical and rotating plant equipment
• Working on all power plant systems including overhead cranes, grabs, pumps, fans, and mechanical drive systems
• Interpreting P&IDs, isometrics, and technical manuals for accurate troubleshooting
• Maintaining equipment history and ensuring CMMS records are up to date
• Assisting in planning and executing outages and daily maintenance tasks
• Carrying out vibration analysis and ensuring correct equipment compliance
• Supporting procurement and control of mechanical spares and consumables
• Supervising contractors and contributing to the planning of outages and daily maintenance activities
• Providing technical support to site operations and contributing to continuous improvement
• Participating in the on‑call rota and covering the Maintenance Team Leader when required

What are we looking for?

• A proactive, self‑motivated approach with the ability to work unsupervised
• Excellent communication skills – verbal and written
• Strong organisational and time‑management abilities
• A team player with a flexible and positive ‘can do’ attitude
• Comfortable working in a fast‑paced, high‑performance environment
• Willingness to take responsibility and ownership during dynamic situations
• Detail‑oriented with a focus on quality and safety
• Affable, approachable, and able to build strong working relationships

Essential Experience

• ONC / City & Guilds / NVQ Level 3 in a Mechanical Engineering discipline (or equivalent). Lower‑level qualifications may be considered with relevant experience
• Minimum 3 years’ experience in power generation or heavy industrial plant maintenance
• Familiarity with overhead cranes, mechanical drives, pumps, fans, and rotating machinery
• Proficient in reading technical drawings including P&IDs, pneumatic/hydraulic schematics
• Computer‑literate and experienced with CMMS systems
• Understanding of health, safety, and environmental practices – IOSH Managing Safely is desirable
• Competent in reading, writing, and following Risk Assessments and Method Statements (RAMS)

About Us

We are FCC Environment, one of the UK’s leading waste and resource management companies. Committed to sustainability, we strive to minimise landfill by transforming waste into valuable resources.

Operating over 200 facilities across England, Scotland, and Wales and employing around 4,200 people, we are at the forefront of tackling climate change and supporting the UK’s energy recovery goals.

We value people who bring ideas, drive, and determination to help us achieve more—and we hope that includes you.

FCC Environment is an equal opportunities employer. We value diversity and are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants.

How to apply

So, if you want to advance your career as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician, please contact [e-mail] at H9 Talent Solutions.