Viridor: Clyde Valley
Mechanical Technician
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Mechanical Technician
Location: Exeter, Devon, GB
Salary: £49,129.00 per year
Job Type: Full-time (40 hours per week, Monday to Friday plus a 1 in 4 callout)
Closing Date: 30th September 2026
Our Vision
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.
About the Role
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 Exeter for a Mechanical Technician to join our team.
What You'll Be Doing
- Carrying out planned preventative and reactive mechanical maintenance activities
- Diagnosing faults and ensuring plant equipment is maintained to a high standard
- Supporting plant reliability and availability through effective maintenance practices
- Working safely within Permit to Work and Safe Systems of Work procedures, including plant isolations
- Contributing to the delivery of maintenance plans and performance targets
- Assisting in the development of scopes of work and engineering specifications for external contractors where required
- Promoting a strong safety culture and ensuring compliance with relevant legislation and site procedures
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What We're Looking For
We're looking for a practical, safety-focused maintenance professional with experience in a heavy industrial, process or power generation environment.
You'll Ideally Have
- Experience carrying out both planned and unplanned maintenance activities
- A proven track record of delivering maintenance work safely, efficiently and within environmental and operational requirements
- Knowledge of mechanical repair methods, machinery and equipment used within heavy industrial or process plant environments
- Experience working within Permit to Work and Safe System of Work processes
- Familiarity with preventative maintenance programmes and Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS)
- Some experience creating scopes of work or engineering specifications for externally contracted work
- A strong understanding of Health & Safety legislation and its practical application within an industrial setting
- A recognised engineering qualification, such as a City & Guilds, NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent), supported by a completed apprenticeship
You'll Also Demonstrate
- Strong communication and report-writing skills
- A collaborative approach and ability to work effectively as part of a team
- Logical thinking and strong problem-solving abilities
- The ability to prioritise your workload and work independently when required
- A proactive attitude and commitment to continuous improvement
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While not essential, experience working within an Energy from Waste (EfW) facility, power station, or similar process industry, together with an understanding of EfW operations and plant processes, would be highly desirable.
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.
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