Full job descriptionMechanical Lead Technician (Energy from Waste)

Lincoln (Commutable from Newark, Scunthorpe, Gainsborough and Surrounding Areas)

Competitive Salary + Bonus + 25 Days Holiday (Plus Bank Holidays!) + Pension + Life Insurance + Flexible Benefits + Ongoing Training & Development

Are you an experienced Mechanical Engineer or Maintenance Team Leader from a heavy industrial, power plant, or energy-from-waste background looking to take the next step into a leadership role where you can head up a crucial department and have a real impact on plant reliability?

Do you want to join a leading sustainable waste and resource management company where you’ll lead mechanical maintenance operations, enjoy a comprehensive benefits package, and work for an organisation focused on safety, environmental performance, and developing their people?

This company is one of the nation’s leading waste and resource management companies, operating over 200 facilities across England, Scotland, and Wales. Committed to sustainability, they transform waste into valuable resources, and they are now looking for the right individual to lead the Mechanical Section of the Maintenance Team at their Lincoln Energy from Waste facility.

In this role you will lead the Mechanical Section of the Maintenance Team, helping to deliver safe, compliant, and effective maintenance activities across the Energy from Waste facility. You will coordinate and plan daily maintenance activities with other leaders, manage contractor support organisations, and oversee scheduled, preventative, breakdown, and outage maintenance.

This is a fantastic opportunity for an ambitious Mechanical Supervisor or Lead Technician looking to step into a key management position within a leading sustainability business that offers excellent stability, professional development, and the chance to play a vital role in energy recovery operations.

The Role

*Lead, manage, and develop the Mechanical Maintenance Team and external contractors to deliver plant reliability.
*Coordinate and plan daily, preventative, breakdown, and outage maintenance activities alongside the Maintenance Manager and SHEQ departments.
*Support maintenance budget control, HSE compliance, and stand in for the Maintenance Manager when required.

The Person

*HNC/HND or degree in a relevant engineering discipline, backed by at least five years of power plant maintenance experience in a supervisory role.
*Strong practical knowledge of thermal power plant processes, technical drawings, and permit-to-work safety systems.
*Strong understanding of HSE requirements (NEBOSH/IOSH desirable) with a commutable location to the Lincoln facility.

Reference Number: BBBH282447
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