An exciting opportunity has arisenfor an individual to join the Maintenance teamat Lancashire Renewables Ltd. working at our Leyland 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'll 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.
- Telehandler.
- 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 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.
Please note that the advert may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications.
- 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.
Up to £47,146.08
Hours
5-Shift System
Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%. 27 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays - increasing to 31 days after 5 years. 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 provide role-specific training to equip employees with the knowledge and skills required to perform their roles effectively. Benefits portal including lifestyle savings. Wellbeing support for mental health. All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.
09-10-2026
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