Shift Mechanical Technician
Join the Maintenance team at Lancashire Renewables Ltd, working at our Leyland facility.
What You’ll Be Doing
* Responsible for the maintenance of the waste facility processing assets, mechanical systems, and general site infrastructure.
* Support planned and reactive maintenance work to ensure optimal performance and condition of the waste facility.
What You Will Bring
To be successful, it is essential that you have completed a recognised apprenticeship or hold a qualification at ONC/HNC level in Mechanical Engineering.
* 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, 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 4 × 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 to support career progression.
* Wellbeing support for mental health.
* All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.
About Lancashire Renewables Ltd
Lancashire Renewables Ltd was established to operate and manage the two waste treatment facilities built for the Lancashire Waste Contract. Our two facilities in Thornton and Leyland operate 365 days a year, processing over 5,000 tonnes of residual waste per week and diverting 95 % of this material from landfill.
We are dedicated to a positive, supportive work environment with a strong focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of all employees.
We Are An Equal Opportunity Employer
Diversity and inclusion are important to us. 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.
Application Deadline
Candidates should apply with an up‑to‑date CV by Friday 7th November 2025. The advert may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications.
Requirements
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
* Satisfactory completion of a company medical, including testing for drugs and alcohol. The company operates a zero‑tolerance policy regarding drugs or alcohol during duty and carries out periodic random tests.
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