Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Lead EfW Plant

SUEZ; Telford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

On-call allowance

Bonus 10%

Pension 5% employer

25 days holiday + 8 bank holidays

Holiday buyback scheme

Sick pay benefit

Job summary

Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician at SUEZ, Severnside Energy Recovery Centre, Avonmouth, leads mechanical maintenance to keep a 40MWe plant safe, reliable and efficient. You’ll mentor a multi-skilled team, plan preventative work and implement improvements to maximise availability while supporting sustainability goals.

The role demands hands-on expertise, leadership responsibilities and a focus on continuous improvement in a heavy industrial environment.

Qualifications

• Completion of a 4-year apprenticeship programme as a Mechanical Fitter or Mechanical Technician, with a minimum of 5 years' post-apprenticeship experience.
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Maintenance.
• BTEC Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or Mechanical Maintenance.
• HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent experience).
• IOSH qualification and a strong understanding of health, safety and environmental legislation.

Responsibilities

• Planning and carrying out preventative, predictive and reactive mechanical maintenance across the facility.
• Leading, mentoring and developing junior members of the maintenance team to achieve high standards of performance and safety.
• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, environmental and engineering standards.
• Identifying and implementing improvements that enhance equipment reliability, plant efficiency and operational performance.
• Providing technical expertise and practical problem-solving support for complex maintenance challenges.

Skills

Leadership

Maintenance planning

Preventive maintenance

Troubleshooting

Health & safety

Education

4-year mechanical apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

BTEC Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

HNC Mechanical Engineering

IOSH qualification

Tools

MJI19

MJI10

SKF Precision Shaft Alignment

VCAT II Vibration Analysis

BFPA Industrial Hydraulics Level 2

IFPS Fluid Power Certification

Lean Yellow Belt

CSWIP 3.0 Visual Weld Inspector

ASME Plant Inspector

Contractor Management Training

EngTech registration

Job description

Senior Mechanical Maintenance Technician at SUEZ, Severnside Energy Recovery Centre, Avonmouth, leads mechanical maintenance to keep a 40MWe plant safe, reliable and efficient. You’ll mentor a multi-skilled team, plan preventative work and implement improvements to maximise availability while supporting sustainability goals.

The role demands hands-on expertise, leadership responsibilities and a focus on continuous improvement in a heavy industrial environment.