O&M Mechanical Technician (Energy)

TL;DR

O&M Mechanical Technician (Energy): Performing mechanical maintenance and repairs for a waste-to-energy facility with an accent on plant reliability and HSEQ standards. Focus on maintaining gearboxes, conveyors, steam systems, and hydraulics to ensure efficient operation.

Location: Onsite at Westfield Energy Recovery Facility, Kinglassie, United Kingdom

Company

Global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space focused on transforming waste into energy, heat, hydrogen, and fertilizer.

What you will do

• Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs across plant systems in compliance with HSEQ regulations and safe systems of work.
• Plan and execute maintenance tasks, conduct risk assessments, and report HSE issues promptly.
• Inspect, lubricate, and adjust plant equipment to maintain optimal performance and organized work areas.
• Provide guidance and direction to team members to support a safety-first culture across the site.
• Participate in HSE inspections, audits, and safety meetings to ensure continuous improvement.

Requirements

• Recognised engineering apprenticeship (essential)
• Experience within a heavy process or industrial environment
• Strong knowledge of gearboxes, conveyors, valves, steam systems, and hydraulics
• Experience in fault diagnosis, maintenance planning, and outage support

Nice to have

• IOSH Managing Safely
• HNC/HND in Engineering

Culture & Benefits

• Opportunity to work within a complex industrial facility
• Immediate start available
• Potential for future growth opportunities within the business subject to performance