Shift Mechanical Technician

Lancashire Renewables Ltd; Leyland; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Pension scheme

Death in service

On-site parking

Cycle to work

Training

Wellbeing support

PPE provided

Job summary

Lancashire Renewables Ltd is seeking a Shift Mechanical Technician to maintain the waste facility's processing assets and mechanical systems. You will support both planned and reactive maintenance activities to ensure optimal performance and reliability of the site infrastructure.

The role requires an ONC/HNC in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience, with familiarity in preventive, predictive, and lifecycle maintenance and proficiency in office software.

Qualifications

• ONC/HNC Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent experience.
• Knowledge of preventative, predictive & lifecycle maintenance activities.
• Proficiency in using Microsoft Office applications.

Responsibilities

• Maintain waste facility processing assets and mechanical systems.
• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance to ensure optimal performance.
• Support maintenance activities across site infrastructure.

Skills

Preventive maintenance

Predictive maintenance

Lifecycle maintenance

Microsoft Office

Education

ONC/HNC Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance CMMS

Job description

What you’ll be doing

As a Shift Mechanical Technician, you will be responsible for the maintenance of the waste facility processing assets, mechanical systems, and general site infrastructure. Supporting both planned and reactive maintenance work related activities to ensure the optimal performance and condition of the waste facility.

What you will bring

To succeed in this role, you’ll need:

• ONC/HNC Mechanical Engineering qualification or the equivalent experience with supporting qualifications.
• Knowledge of preventative, predictive & lifecycle maintenance activities.
• Proficiency in using various computer-based systems including Microsoft Office applications.

The following skills and knowledge are desirable, however successful candidates will be supported through role-specific training and must be willing to undertake any training required for the role:

• Experience of utilising a centralised maintenance management system.
• Knowledge of waste processing plants, FMCG, chemical or industrial machinery.
• Experience driving Mobile Plant equipment specifically;
• FLT.
• MEWP.
• Qualified in confined spaces training.
• Certified in working at height training.
• Experience with SCADA operations.

What we offer you

• Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.
• Death in Service cover – 4x Salary.
• Free on-site car parking.
• Company sick pay scheme– up to 26 weeks dependent on length of service.
• Cycle to work scheme.
• Role-specific training.
• Benefits portal including lifestyle savings.
• Wellbeing support for mental health.
• All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.

Who are we?

Lancashire Renewables Ltd was established for the operation and management of the two waste treatment facilities built for the Lancashire Waste Contract.

Our two facilities in Thornton and Leyland are manned 365 days a year.Both sites can process over 5,000 tonnes of residual (black bin bag) waste per week and divert 95% of this material away from landfill.

Our aim is to achieve a sustainable future for Lancashire by providing services to process biodegradable and non-biodegradable household waste andour people are vital in helping us achieve this.

Our employees work in a variety of operations, maintenance, logistics and support roles across our two sites in Leyland and Thornton, actively encouraging internal growth through development and training programmes.

We are dedicated to providing a positive, supportive work environment with a strong focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of all our employees.

We are an equal opportunity employer:

Diversity and inclusion are important to us at Lancashire Renewables, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed.

Please note that the advert may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications.

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All roles are subject to the following:

• Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
• Satisfactory completion of a Company medical which includes testing for drugs and alcohol. The Company operates a zero-tolerance policy regarding the taking or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst on duty and carry out periodic random tests.