Semi-Skilled Mechanical Operative (Hiring Immediately)

About LondonEnergy

LondonEnergy operates the second largest waste contract in the UK, handling and processing nearly 750,000 tonnes of London’s waste every year. We have a dedicated team of people working across our various North London sites, making a positive difference to the environment and the local community.

About the role:

We have an exciting opportunity for a Semi-Skilled Mechanical Technician to join our Mechanical Maintenance team .

In this role, you will support the maintenance team in delivering both reactive and preventative mechanical maintenance , helping to ensure the waste-to-energy plant operates safely, efficiently, and reliably at all times . You will also be responsible for maintaining the cleanliness and condition of the plant, buildings, and grounds, contributing to a safe working environment and smooth plant operations.

The role operates on a rotating day and night shift pattern and is essential to the continuous operation of the energy centre.

Key responsibilities:

• Carry out lubrication and routine maintenance of machines and plant, supporting qualified Technicians with servicing activities.
• Work on rotating machinery, including cleaning spillages, checking pump oil levels, and greasing bearings.
• Perform minor mechanical repairs to serviceable equipment, such as re-jointing pipework, replacing grease nipples, and tightening flanges.
• Assist Mechanical Maintenance Technicians in completing maintenance tasks across all operational areas of the energy centre.
• Undertake general labouring and housekeeping duties, including cleaning plant areas and grounds using manual and mechanical equipment.
• Maintain tools, equipment, lifting gear, and the mechanical maintenance workshop to a high standard, ensuring site cleanliness and safety.
• Operate mobile plant, forklift trucks, and overhead/pendant cranes, and provide cover for Operator/Technician duties when required.

Requirements

• Ideally experienced within heavy industry with a strong industrial background; previous mechanical experience is highly advantageous.
• Demonstrates a high level of determination and accountability, with the ability to see tasks through to completion.
• A team-oriented, considerate, and approachable individual, able to work effectively with colleagues across disciplines.
• Strong awareness of health and safety, with the ability to follow and adhere to safe working practices at all times.
• Experience using industrial cleaning equipment, operating plant machinery, or driving mobile plant is beneficial.
• Experience operating small plant equipment (desirable).
• Physically capable of working in confined spaces and at height, and able to work a staggered shift pattern, including weekends and on-call duties, with availability for call-outs outside normal working hours.

Benefits

• Private Medical & Life Insurance

• Company Pension Scheme
• Annual Leave Package
• Employee Recognition Scheme
• Access to Employee Assistance Programme (EAP)
• + Many more benefits

Early application is encouraged as we will review applications throughout the advertising period and reserve the right to close the advert early.