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 40 hours per week, Monday to Thursday nights.

The salary for this role will be £50,685 per year, inclusive of  shift allowance and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

     The closing date for applications is 31st October 2025. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

We are looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Technician (Mechanical) to join our team. You’ll be responsible for delivering planned maintenance (PM), responding to reactive and corrective maintenance tasks, and supporting improvement projects to enhance plant reliability and reduce costs.

This role also provides cover for the Operations Team Leader and includes operating the RWT SCADA system.

Key Responsibilities

• Deliver planned maintenance in line with the site schedule.
• Plan and complete corrective/reactive maintenance tasks to minimise downtime.
• Support plant improvements and equipment upgrades.
• Perform dynamic risk assessments and follow safe working practices.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and update the CMMS system.
• Participate in root cause analysis and continuous improvement initiatives.
• Carry out daily checks and report any defects or issues.
• Support operational and engineering teams to meet production demands.
• Occasional travel to support other sites.

About You

Essential:

• Knowledge of proactive maintenance and condition monitoring.
• Familiarity with Health & Safety regulations and safe systems of work.
• Strong mechanical diagnostic and fault-finding skills.
• SCADA experience in a production environment.
• Computer literate; able to use Microsoft Office and CMMS.
• HNC, City & Guilds, or equivalent in a relevant mechanical discipline.
• IOSH certification and a valid UK Driving Licence.

Desirable:

• Experience in recycling or similar process environments.
• Knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and root cause analysis.
• Multi-skilled with electrical knowledge (PLC, 3-phase systems).

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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.