Mechanical Technician

Join to apply for the Mechanical Technician role at Thalia Waste Management We are expanding our team and are currently recruiting for 1 Mechanical Technician for our Waste Treatment Plant in Newport, Isle of Wight. Working in a team, as a Mechanical Technician you will support the Operational Team with maintaining services, plant and apparatus in all areas of the plant. Ideal candidates have significant experience working within one of the following areas: Steam turbines Hydraulic system overhaul/maintenance Basic Engineering competencies Hands‑on experience with motors, gearboxes, and machinery You will be working 12‑hour shifts either days or nights on a rotating pattern: 6am – 6pm 6pm – 6am Role Responsibilities Help to maintain standards as set out in the KPI’s Communicate problems and concerns promptly ensuring quick resolution Ensure the health, safety and security of staff, premises and equipment by encouraging and monitoring best practices always Comply with all Health and Safety Legislation Always undertake the role in a professional and safe manner Perform Planned Preventive Maintenance checks, inspections and reports Good understanding of proactive maintenance strategy and condition monitoring Experience of carrying out mechanical maintenance Pro‑actively support a safety culture in which teams and individuals are responsible and accountable for their actions and perform at their best, improve performance and realise their full potential Read and work from OEM manuals and technical drawings Qualifications & Skills Maintenance experience (essential) Mechanical engineering HNC or apprenticeship (essential) Good communication skills Good interpersonal skills Experience working within a Permit to work system (desirable) Experience in working with a Computerised Maintenance Management or willingness to undertake training at a level applicable to the role Benefits Entry into Company bonus scheme – up to 5% Contributory pension up to 6% Life assurance – 4 x annual salary Flexible benefits: Access through Bravo Benefits to tailor your package to suit health, wellbeing and lifestyle options Free parking Our Business At Thalia Waste Management, we are creating a future to be proud of. We think differently, questioning everything, enabling us to develop progressive waste into energy solutions and services. Being motivated, tackling problems together, inspiring others to take responsibility, making a difference, being ambitious and contributing value. We operate the best technology available across our four strategic sites in North Yorkshire, Milton Keynes, Cambridgeshire and the Isle of Wight. Our technology includes everything from mechanical and biological treatment, traditional mass‑burn energy from waste and material recycling technologies to in‑vessel composting, advanced thermal treatment, innovative small‑scale energy from waste and anaerobic digestion. In a single year we process 300,000 tonnes of waste that is turned into energy. This generates the same amount of energy as approximately 600 million solar panels. Similarly we recycle circa 95,000 tonnes of waste. Inclusion At Thalia Waste Management, we work hard to make sure we are an inclusive and diverse place to work. This means we don’t just look at your CV, we’re focused on who you are, your skills and passion that can be brought to Thalia Waste Management. We know and understand everyone is different and has a life outside work, so we’re happy to discuss flexible working and any adjustments that could be needed We’ll do all that we can to support everyone from their first contact with us. For any support or adjustments needed through our recruitment process, please speak to our recruitment team who will be happy to support. We are an equal opportunity employer and value diversity at our company. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, colour, national origin, sex, gender, gender expression, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status. As a Disability Confident Employer, we will make sure that individuals with disabilities are provided reasonable adjustments to participate in the job application or interview process, to perform essential job functions, and to receive other benefits and privileges of employment. Seniority level Entry level Employment type Full‑time Job function Engineering and Information Technology Industries Renewable Energy, Semiconductor Manufacturing #J-18808-Ljbffr