Mechanical Technician - Operation and Maintenance

Kanadevia Inova; Slough; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary

Pension up to 10% employer contribution

Life assurance 4x salary

Private medical

Private dental

Job summary

A global waste management leader is looking for a Mechanical Technician at their plant in Slough, England. In this role, you'll perform mechanical repairs and ensure equipment efficiency while leading team members. Applicants should have an engineering apprenticeship, experience in heavy process maintenance, and IOSH Managing Safely qualification. Attractive salary ranging from £46,000 to £48,000 per annum, alongside competitive benefits including pension and private medical coverage.

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship preferred.
• Experience in heavy process maintenance in a 24/7 environment.
• IOSH Managing Safely qualification required.

Responsibilities

• Perform mechanical repairs on plant systems and equipment.
• Inspect and lubricate plant equipment regularly.
• Conduct risk assessment and management.

Skills

Mechanical repairs

Team leadership

Fault diagnosis

Problem-solving

Communication skills

Education

HNC/D qualification in engineering

Tools

Hydraulic systems

Valves

Conveyors

Job description

Mechanical Technician - Operation and Maintenance

Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation. Transforming Waste into Value. At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste‑to‑X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless – waste – into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond. Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.

Kanadevia Inova is hiring a Mechanical Technician for our Waste to Energy (WtE) plant in Slough.

Responsibilities

• Perform a wide variety of mechanical repairs on all plant process systems and equipment, plan details of assigned jobs
• Inspect and lubricate all plant equipment routinely and make necessary adjustments to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently
• Conduct risk identification, analysis and assessments
• Give work direction and instruction to other team members
• Attend HSE inspections, audits, assessments, and meetings, and report promptly any HSE infringements

Qualifications

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship, HNC/D qualification in engineering desirable
• Experience in a maintenance or engineering role in a 24/7 heavy process environment involving gearboxes, conveyors, steam raising plant, valves, rotating plant and hydraulic systems
• IOSH Managing Safely
• Team leader skills, fault diagnosis and problem solving, good at planning and management, safety focus
• Excellent communication (read, write and verbal) skills in English Language

Additional Information

• Competitive salary + Call Out Allowance
• Attractive company benefits including pension up to 10% employer contribution, life assurance 4x salary, private medical, private dental

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.

Location: Slough, England, United Kingdom

Salary: £46,000 – £48,000 per annum.