Mechanical 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 new 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

Viridor is at the forefront of waste management and resource recovery in the UK, operating the largest network of Energy Recovery Facilities (ERFs). We play a crucial role in supporting the UK's climate goals by diverting waste from landfills and transforming it into valuable energy resources. 

We have an opportunity in our Glasgow Recycling & Renewable Energy Centre for a Mechanical Technician to join our team working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday with a requirement to be on call 1 in 4 weekends. 

    The salary for this role will be £45,774.00 per year, and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

    The closing date for applications is 27th October 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.

As Mechanical Technician, you will support the optimal long-term availability of the plant, preserving the value of the assets and helping to ensure financial targets are met within the mechanical maintenance department.

You will ensure a no compromise approach to health and safety is embraced.

What are we looking for?

• Exposure to having carried out planned and unplanned maintenance activities
• A demonstrable track record in ensuring maintenance plans and targets are achieved safely, economically and within the environmental limits of the plant
• Knowledge of repair methods of mechanical machinery and material within a heavy process or plant industry
• Experience in working within Permit to Work and Safe System of Work environments i.e. plant isolations and safety systems
• Experience in working with Preventative Maintenance Systems and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems
• Some knowledge of the creation of detailed scopes of work / Engineering Specifications ready to be sent out to tender
• A demonstrable no-compromise approach to Health & Safety legislation ideally relevant to process or power industry
• Possess appropriate Engineering qualifications / technical qualifications such as a City & Guilds / NVQ (or equivalent) including a recognised apprenticeship
• Good communication and report writing skills
• Strong team playing skills with an ability to work towards shared goals
• Ability to think logically and solve problems effectively and efficiently
• Ability to self-motivate by prioritising own workload when required
• Exposure to an energy from waste (EfW) facility/power stations and knowledge of the process would be advantageous and preferred

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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 and the development of our growing Polymers Recycling business.

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.