Mechanical Technician

Are you an experienced Engineer, Technician or Fitter looking to take on a new challenge? If so Viridor are recruiting and are looking for individuals just like you!

Viridor is one of the UK’s leading recycling, renewable energy and waste management companies. Part of the FTSE 250 Pennon Group, Viridor puts waste into action, transforming it into high quality recyclables, raw materials and energy. 

This is an exciting time to work at Viridor. We are at the forefront of the UK’s green economy and are one of the UK’s leading recycling, renewable energy and waste management companies.  We use smart people and smart technology to deliver our vision, bringing people together to give the world’s resources new life.

Due to continuing business success and growth we now have a fantastic opportunity available for a Mechanical Technician to join our team in Cardiff.

Mechanical Technician responsibilities:

You will assume responsibility for the repair and maintenance of all on-site equipment.  The role will also include assisting in the coordination of contractors as required, ensuring a safe and efficient working environment. Responsibilities will also include:

• Responsibility for carrying out planned and unplanned maintenance activities to ensure the safe and efficient operation of our plant.
• Ensuring maintenance plans and targets are achieved safely, economically and within the environmental limits of the plant.
• Carrying out fault diagnosis and rectifying as required, along with managing calibration records and the implementation of instrument calibrations.
• Ensuring that all reporting within the Computerised Maintenance Management System is effective and followed through to completion promptly.
• Conduct plant inspections and area safety inspections.
• Carry out risk assessments to ensure activities are completed in a safe manner at all times.

The ideal Mechanical Technician:

• Possess appropriate technical qualifications such as a City & Guilds / NVQ (or equivalent) including a recognised apprenticeship.
• Understanding of Environmental and H&S issues and their impacts, training will be given.
• Experience in mechanical engineering of process industry or power plant environment.
• Experience of working with Computerised Maintenance Management systems.
• Excellent communication skills, both written and verbal.
• A full driving licence is desirable

In return for this Mechanical Technician position, we can offer a salary of £34,198.40 as well as an attractive benefits package.  You will be working within in a team-orientated and collaborative environment, for a Company that strives to be environmentally, socially and economically sustainable.

If you are looking for your next challenge as a Mechanical Technician then we want to hear from you, please click APPLY!

Closing Date – 12th September 2016

No terminology in the advert you have seen is intended to discriminate on the grounds of age, gender, race, colour, religion, disability or sexual orientation, and we will gladly accept applications from all sections of the community.