Mechanical Maintenance Technician – Energy from Waste

Slough | Permanent

Circa £46,000 + £2,500 annual call-out allowance + benefits

H9 Talent Solutions is recruiting a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for an established energy-from-waste operator in Slough.

You’ll join the plant’s Operations & Maintenance team, maintaining the mechanical equipment that keeps a continuous-process facility running safely and reliably. This is a hands-on opportunity for an apprenticeship-trained engineer who enjoys fault finding, resolving breakdowns and improving equipment performance.

The role

·       Carry out mechanical maintenance and repairs across plant process systems and equipment.

·       Diagnose faults involving gearboxes, conveyors, valves, rotating equipment and hydraulic systems.

·       Complete routine inspections, lubrication and adjustments to maintain efficient operation.

·       Plan assigned maintenance tasks, identify risks and complete relevant assessments.

·       Provide technical guidance and work instructions to colleagues when required.

·       Support safety inspections, audits and meetings, reporting concerns promptly.

What we’re looking for

·       A recognised engineering apprenticeship; an HNC/HND in Engineering would be advantageous.

·       Mechanical maintenance experience within a 24/7 heavy process environment.

·       Experience maintaining equipment such as conveyors, gearboxes, steam-raising plant, valves, rotating machinery and hydraulics.

·       IOSH Managing Safely.

·       Strong fault-diagnosis, problem-solving and maintenance-planning skills.

·       A safety-focused approach and clear communication skills.

Experience in energy from waste, power generation or another comparable heavy process industry would be particularly relevant.

The package

·       Circa £46,000 basic salary.

·       £2,500 annual call-out allowance.

·       Pension with up to 10% employer contribution.

·       Life assurance at four times salary.

·       Private medical and dental cover.