Maintenance Technician

Our Vision is to be the UK’s leading innovator of resource recovery and recycling, transforming waste for a climate-positive future.

Are you someone who lives and breathes high performance, leads with ambition, and would like to be part of an organisation that looks after tomorrow?  Viridor has a redefined purpose, a bold Vision, and an ambitious, market-leading strategy. We are investing in the future, and we need a talented team with exceptional people, who believe in each other, to help us achieve this.

Join us, as we rise to the challenge and build a world where nothing goes to waste

We have an opportunity in Bargeddie for a Maintenance Technician to join our team, working 38.5 hours per week on a 4 on 4 off day shift pattern.

The salary for this role will be £41,470.00 per year,  plus shift allowance and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

      The closing date for applications is 22nd December 2024 We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

Working in a small but crucial team of engineers, you will ensure delivery of the Planned Maintenance schedules, maximising equipment availability and performance whist still achieving output level required to meet production demands.  We are looking for someone who can be proactive and organised with their workload, prioritising planned and reactive maintenance accordingly.

You will also ensure all Planned Maintenance inspections are completed safely and effectively and ensure any modifications or changes to equipment are in line with PUWER machinery safety regulations.

As a meticulous and progressive technician, you will continuously evaluate equipment reliability and subsequently carry out Root Cause Analysis studies and the planning and implementation of any improvement activity.

What are we looking for?

• A demonstrable track record of maintaining and improving the mechanical workings of a large manufacturing or processing operation.
• NVQ level 3 or ONC in an appropriate engineering skill or equivalent.
• Previous experience working within a process, production, or manufacturing environment.
• A good understanding of stock control, risk assessments and condition reports.
• In depth understanding of a strategic approach to engineering and maintenance.
• A no-compromise approach to health and safety.
• Good understanding of engineering best practice.

To view the profile, which outlines the person specification and list of responsibilities in full, please click here.  

How to apply

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We are a Great Place to Work

There has never been a more exciting time to join Viridor. Following the acquisition of the business by the global private equity firm, KKR, the core business has been reshaped to focus on our leading UK Energy from Waste portfolio.

What we can offer you

We invest in our people to reward them for their hard work, and we have a host of company benefits available to you when you join - take a look at our Rewards and Benefits

As an equal opportunities' employer, Viridor is committed to the equal treatment of all current and prospective employees and does not condone discrimination on the basis of age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, pregnancy and maternity, race or ethnicity, religion or belief, gender identity, or marriage and civil partnership.

We aspire to have a diverse and inclusive workplace and strongly encourage suitably qualified applicants from a wide range of backgrounds to apply.