An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Operations team at Lancashire Renewables Ltd. working on a 2-shift system (5:45am – 14:15pm and 13:30pm – 22:00pm) at our Thornton facility.
What you’ll be doing
The Operations Team Leader (Mobile Plant) will be responsible for the management and safe operation of the waste facility with particular focus on mobile plant duties, operational leadership and people first line management.
What you will bring
To succeed in this role, you'll need:
Proven experience in team leadership, including people management and development.
Knowledge of mobile plant operations.
Understanding of Standard Operating Procedures, Risk Assessments and Work Instructions.
Work experience in a waste processing, manufacturing or similar industrial environment.
Proficiency using PC and IT systems.
While we offer and encourage training and development opportunities, the following would be highly beneficial:
National Plant Operators Registration Scheme or equivalent for Loading Shovel (FEL), Teletruck, Mobile Grapple, Forklift Truck (FLT), Roll On Roll Off (RoRo).
Applicants must be willing to undertake this training once in post.
What we offer you
Competitive salary.
Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.
26 days annual leave plus statutory bank holidays – increasing to 30 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.
Benefits portal including lifestyle savings
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 13th February 2026.
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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