Job Description

OPERATIONS TECHNICIAN/MECHANICAL FITTER (LANDFILL GAS) - Walleys Landfill Site (ST5 6SH) and Cotesbach Landfill Site (LE17 6AA)

36,439 to 42,000 plus company vehicle and benefits

Salary dependent upon skills and experience

Based at both Walleys Landfill Site and Cotesbach Landfill Site.

CLP Envirogas generates renewable electricity from landfill gas at 19 sites across the UK. The business generates c230GWh of electricity (c50MW installed capacity).

Under the supervision of the Regional Manager, you will complete the day-to-day operations of the gas field and generators at the assigned sites in order to achieve maximum electrical output, whilst maintaining the highest levels of safety.

Key responsibilities

Ensure that safe working practises and procedures are adhered to within all areas of work. Assist with the implementing and supervising of health, safety and quality procedures at sites. Assist with planned, preventative and breakdown maintenance of the generator sets and all other associated plant and equipment. Provide backup and call out assistance to Operations Technicians at other sites. Complete accurate and concise record keeping of operations and maintenance. Ensure required gas field readings are made and issued on time to relevant personnel. Assist in maintaining the landfill gas collection system and associated equipment. Assist in the ordering of consumable parts items, including, lube oils, filters, spark plugs, fan belts, etc. Maintain adequate spare parts stock on assigned sites. Carry out routine stock takes of parts at site.
The successful candidate will have operations and maintenance experience, with reciprocating engines and/or the relating control systems. Be qualified to BTEC level or equivalent in a mechanical or electrical discipline or proven previous experience. This position requires a high degree of flexibility, self-motivation, initiative, the ability to work well as part of a team and at times work alone. This position has an On-Call requirement.

For further information on our group of companies, please visit our website www.mreuk.com/landfill

Monday to Friday - 40 hours per week

On-Call (once fully trained) - one in five weeks

Company van supplied (reportable via HMRC)

Time of in Lieu (TOIL) system

25 days holiday, plus bank holidays, increasing with service

Salary sacrifice pension scheme - 5% matched contributions, increasing with service

Long service award after 10 years plus

Life cover, four times basic salary

Private medical insurance available following completion of probation funded by company, taxable benefit for the employee

Electric Vehicle and Cycle to work salary sacrifice scheme, available following completion of probation

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: 36,439.00-42,000.00 per year

Benefits:

Company pension Cycle to work scheme Free parking Health & wellbeing programme Life insurance On-site parking Private medical insurance
Experience:

operations and maintenance: 2 years (required)
Licence/Certification:

Driving Licence (required)
Work authorisation:

United Kingdom (required)
Work Location: In person