Mechanical Technician

enfinium; Leeds; On-site; GBP 32,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Vitality Private Medical Insurance

Private Dental Cover

Life Assurance

Company Pension with 6% employer/con"t

Job summary

enfinium is seeking a hands-on Mechanical Technician to maintain one of the UK's leading energy-from-waste facilities. You will focus on planned, preventive and reactive maintenance to keep critical equipment running safely and efficiently.

The role requires at least 3 years in mechanical maintenance, NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering, and strong fault-finding skills. You will work Monday to Friday with on-call rotations, contributing to outages and safety improvements.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience in mechanical maintenance within power generation, renewable energy, heavy industry, manufacturing, utilities or a similar environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• Delivery of planned, preventive and reactive maintenance across the site for safe, reliable operation.
• Plan and coordinate daily maintenance activities and support major outage planning.
• Diagnose faults and carry out mechanical maintenance on plant equipment.
• Assist with design, installation and commissioning of new equipment and modifications.
• Produce and manage work control packs through the maintenance system.
• Record maintenance activities, materials, equipment history and recommendations.

Skills

Fault finding

Reading drawings

Mechanical maintenance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance management system

Job description

Mechanical Technician

Keep the UK's Energy Moving. Power Your Career.

Are you a hands-on Mechanical Technician who thrives on solving problems, improving reliability, and keeping critical equipment running safely and efficiently?

At enfinium, you'll play a vital role in maintaining one of the UK's leading energy-from-waste facilities, helping turn non-recyclable waste into electricity that powers homes and businesses across the country. Every day brings new challenges, opportunities to learn, and the chance to work with a skilled team that takes pride in making a positive impact.

What You'll Be Doing

As part of our Maintenance team, you'll be responsible for delivering planned, preventative and reactive maintenance across the site, ensuring our plant operates safely, reliably and at peak performance.

• Planning and coordinating daily maintenance activities and supporting major outage planning and execution.
• Diagnosing faults and carrying out mechanical maintenance on a wide range of plant equipment.
• Supporting investigations into equipment failures, technical issues and safety improvements.
• Assisting with the design, installation and commissioning of new equipment and plant modifications.
• Producing and managing work control packs through our maintenance management system.
• Recording maintenance activities, materials used, equipment history and recommendations for future improvements.
• Reading and interpreting technical drawings, specifications and schematics.
• Providing support during plant outages and emergency situations to help maximise plant availability and performance.

This role operates Monday to Friday with a scheduled on-call rota. Due to the nature of our operations, flexibility is required during planned outages or unplanned events, which may occasionally include evenings, nights or weekends.

What We're Looking For

We're looking for someone who enjoys getting stuck into technical challenges, takes ownership of their work, and is committed to maintaining the highest standards of safety and reliability.

Essential

• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• At least 3 years' experience in mechanical maintenance within power generation, renewable energy, heavy industry, manufacturing, utilities or a similar environment.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Ability to interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Desirable

• Experience as a Maintenance Technician or Service Engineer working on industrial plant equipment.
• Knowledge of maintenance management systems and work control processes.
• Experience supporting plant shutdowns or major maintenance outages.

Why Join enfinium?

At enfinium, we're helping create a more sustainable future by transforming non-recyclable waste into energy. As one of the UK's largest energy-from-waste operators, we process over 2.3 million tonnes of waste each year and generate enough electricity to power more than 500,000 homes.

But our success is built on our people.

We are guided by five core principles: One Team, Pride Matters, Safety on Purpose, Make a Positive Impact, Take Ownership.

When you join enfinium, you'll become part of a supportive team where your ideas are valued, your development is encouraged, and your contribution makes a real difference.

Our Benefits

• Vitality Private Medical Insurance
• Private Dental Cover
• Life Assurance
• Company Pension with 6% employer contribution
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Company uniform provided
• Ongoing learning and development opportunities
• Access to role-specific qualifications and training