Shift Mechanical Technician

AHC; West Kilbride; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a leading company in waste treatment as a Shift Mechanical Technician. You will oversee the maintenance of systems and infrastructure, ensuring optimal facility performance. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical engineering background and experience with both planned and reactive maintenance. A commitment to safety and teamwork is essential.

Benefits

Competitive salary

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

Training and personal development programmes

Wellbeing support for mental health

All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied

Qualifications

• Experienced in mechanical systems and waste treatment environments.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work and SHEQ compliance.
• Familiar with waste processing operations.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for maintenance of mechanical systems and infrastructure.
• Support planned and reactive maintenance activities.
• Manage subcontractors and work to structured schedules.

Skills

Planned maintenance

Reactive maintenance

Communication

Attention to detail

Education

Recognised apprenticeship

Qualification at ONC/HNC level in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Maintenance team at Lancashire Renewables Ltd. working at our Thornton facility.

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 be successful in this position, it is essential that you have completed a recognised apprenticeship or hold a qualification at ONC/HNC level in Mechanical Engineering.

While we offer and encourage training and development opportunities, the following skills and knowledge would be highly beneficial:

• Experienced in delivering planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical systems, processing equipment, and infrastructure in waste treatment environments.
• Skilled in using maintenance and business systems to plan, track, and report tasks, while responding promptly to faults to minimise downtime.
• Proven ability to work to structured schedules and support project-related activities, including managing subcontractors.
• Strong understanding of safe systems of work (PTW, LOTO) and SHEQ compliance within regulated settings.
• Clear communicator with accurate record-keeping and effective handover practices.
• Self-motivated and dependable, with a collaborative mindset and ability to work independently.
• Technically knowledgeable, with sound procedural understanding, strong attention to detail, and a solid educational background.
• Familiar with waste processing operations and associated systems.

What we offer you

• Competitive salary.
• 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.
• We offer training and personal development programmes to our employees to provide opportunities to develop and progress.
• 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 community waste and our 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.

Candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV by Friday 27th June 2025.

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

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.

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