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 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 Thameside (Tilbury Docks) for a Mechanical Technician to join our team working 40 hours per week, Monday to Friday. 

The salary for this role will be £49,129 per year, plus a location allowance of £4694.04, and participation in an annual bonus scheme, in addition to our great range of benefits.

The closing date for applications is 13th December 2026. We encourage all applicants to apply as soon as possible as we may close vacancies early if we receive a high number of applications.

Role Responsibilities:

The Mechanical Technician is responsible for the repair and maintenance of all the mechanical equipment at the ERF plant, providing support to other disciplines as necessary using experience and skills.

The Mechanical Technician will assist in the co-ordination of contractors as required, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment.

• Responsible for carrying out planned and unplanned maintenance activities to ensure safe and efficient operation of the ERF plant.
• Ensure maintenance targets and plans are achieved safely, economically and within the environmental limits of the plant. 
• Assist with supervision of contractors, working alongside other functions as necessary. 
• Carry out fault diagnosis and rectify as required.
• Use initiative and be pro-active and creative in problem solving.
• Conduct plant inspections and area safety inspections.
• Ensure that all reporting within the Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS) is effective and completed promptly.
• Ensure that all activities within the ERF plant are carried out in a safe manner, in line with the site’s procedures. 
• Carry out risk assessments to ensure activities are completed in a safe manner.
• Work as part of a team striving for continual improvement in minimising environmental health and safety risks at the ERF

Qualifications and Experience:

Essential:

• Experience in mechanical engineering of process industry, or power plants.
• Experience working with Maintenance Management Systems.

• Possess appropriate technical qualifications such as a City & Guilds/NVQ (or equivalent) including a recognised apprenticeship.

Desirable

• Experience working with Safe Systems of Work (PTW) (training will be provided).
• Experience working with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems.
• Formal H&S qualifications.
• Full UK driving licence.
• Welding qualification.

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.