O&M Mechanical Technician

Kanadevia Inova
Slough
2 weeks ago
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Welcome to Kanadevia Inova, a global innovation leader in the waste infrastructure space, where we believe in creating a sustainable future through technology and innovation.


Transforming Waste into Value


At Kanadevia Inova, we pride ourselves on being at the forefront of waste-to-X technology. We are not just waste managers; we are creators of value from what communities discard. Your role at Kanadevia Inova directly contributes to turning something once considered useless - waste - into something invaluable: energy, heat, hydrogen, fertilizer, and beyond..


Find out more about Kanadevia Inova at www.kanadevia-inova.com.


Job Description

Kanadevia Inova are hiring a Mechanical Technician for our Waste to Energy (WtE) plant in Slough.


Working in our O&M (Operation and Maintenance) team, the Mechanical Engineering team, perform skilled mechanical work in support of the overall facility's operation and in maintaining operation of the facility in compliance with established production schedules and plant output requirements. You will;



  • Performa wide variety of mechanical repairs on all plant process systems and equipment, plans details of assigned jobs
  • Inspects and lubricates all plant equipment routinely and makes necessary adjustments to ensure that equipment is operating efficiently
  • Gives work direction and instruction to other team members
  • Attend HSE Inspections, audits, assessments, and meetings, reports promptly any HSE infringements.

This posting reflects the main responsibilities of the position. Additional responsibilities and expectations will be discussed during the recruitment process.


Qualifications

  • Recognised engineering apprenticeship,HNC/D qualification in engineering desirable
  • Responsibilities in maintenance or engineering role in a 24/7 heavy process environment involving gearboxes, conveyors, steam raising plant, valves, rotating plant and hydraulic systems
  • Team leader skills, fault diagnosis and problem solving, good at planning and management, safety focus
  • Excellent communication (read, write and verbal) skills in English Language

Additional Information

  • Competitive salary (c.£46K) + Call Out Allowance (£2.5K) per annum
  • Attractive company benefits including;
  • Pension up to 10% employer contribution
  • Life Assurance 4 x salary
  • Private Medical

For HR agencies: Please note that we do not accept applications coming from agencies. Thank you.


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