Mechanical Technician — Plant Reliability & Maintenance

Viridor Limited; Exeter; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Viridor Limited in Exeter seeks a hands-on Mechanical Technician to maximise plant reliability. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and support maintenance planning while upholding health, safety and environmental standards.

Experience in heavy industrial environments, CMMS familiarity, and ability to work within Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work, plus a collaborative, proactive approach, are highly valued.

Qualifications

• Experience carrying out both planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Strong track record of delivering maintenance safely, efficiently and within environmental/operational requirements.
• Knowledge of mechanical repair methods and equipment used in heavy industrial environments.
• Experience working within Permit to Work and Safe System of Work processes.
• Familiarity with CMMS and preventative maintenance programmes.
• Experience creating scopes of work or engineering specifications for external contractors.
• Solid understanding of Health & Safety legislation and its application in industrial settings.
• A recognised engineering qualification (City & Guilds/NVQ Level 3) supported by an apprenticeship.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive and reactive mechanical maintenance activities.
• Diagnose faults and ensure equipment is maintained to a high standard.
• Support plant reliability and availability through effective maintenance practices.
• Work safely within Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work, including plant isolations.
• Contribute to maintenance plans and performance targets.
• Assist in developing scopes of work and engineering specifications for external contractors.

Skills

Maintenance

Safety culture

Problem solving

Teamwork

Communication

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Viridor Limited in Exeter seeks a hands-on Mechanical Technician to maximise plant reliability. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults, and support maintenance planning while upholding health, safety and environmental standards.

Experience in heavy industrial environments, CMMS familiarity, and ability to work within Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work, plus a collaborative, proactive approach, are highly valued.