EfW Senior Maintenance Technician
- Contract type
- Permanent
- Working Pattern
- Full time
- Location based
- Kirklees EfW
- Hours per week
- 37.5
- Dates that interviews will take place
- 1st June onwards
- Salary
- £44,432
- Summary of vacancy
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Senior Maintenance Technician
SUEZ are looking for a Senior Mechanical Technician / Engineer with a strong background in process engineering, ideally gained within Energy from Waste (EfW), power generation or a similar heavy industry environment. This role offers the opportunity to make a direct impact on sustainability, energy recovery and the circular economy.
Salary: £44,432 - plus On call Rota 1 in 5 (on call allowance £250 per week), plus up to 10% annual bonusBenefits: 5% company pension, 3 x life assurance policy, 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays and access to a wide benefits catalogue.
Location: Kirklees
Hours: Mon - Fri 7am-3pm 37.5 hours
- About the role
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What will I be doing?
As an EfW Senior Maintenance Technician, you’ll play a key role in keeping our energy recovery plant operating safely, efficiently and sustainably. You’ll combine hands‑on technical expertise with people leadership, helping to develop others while ensuring high standards across the site.
Your responsibilities will include:
• Planning and delivering mechanical maintenance activities to maximise plant availability and reliability
• Leading, coaching and mentoring technicians, supporting skills development and knowledge sharing
• Ensuring full compliance with health, safety, and environmental legislation at all times
• Providing specialist technical advice and supporting continuous improvement initiatives
• Taking a cost‑effective, best‑practice approach to maintenance without compromising safety or quality
What are the requirements?
We’re looking for a confident, inclusive leader with a strong practical background in maintenance within a regulated, heavy‑industry environment.
You’ll bring:
• An HNC in Mechanical Engineering (or equivalent hands‑on experience)
• Proven experience in a maintenance role within EfW, power generation, manufacturing or similar sectors
• Good working knowledge of environmental and safety legislation
• The ability to communicate technical information clearly to different audiences
• A collaborative leadership style focused on performance, learning and safety
A formal Health & Safety qualification is desirable, but not essential.Who we are
At SUEZ, your career is a journey full of possibilities. With diverse roles across multiple activities and locations, we empower you to shape your own path. Here, you’re encouraged to learn, grow, and take ownership of your development, because when you thrive, we all succeed.
At SUEZ, respect is at the heart of everything we do: for each other, for our customers, and for the communities we serve. We foster inclusive, caring environments where diversity, wellbeing, safety, and solidarity are more than values - they’re everyday realities. These principles shape how we work together, every day. We’re committed to building a workplace where everyone feels valued and included. If you’re excited about this opportunity but don’t meet every single requirement, we encourage you to apply. Your unique experience, perspective, and potential could be exactly what we’re looking for. We offer a comprehensive benefits package designed to support your wellbeing and growth, including competitive pay, pension plans, health and wellbeing programs, learning opportunities, and career development. Everything you need to thrive, both professionally and personally. Join us in transforming today’s environmental challenges into tomorrow’s innovative water and waste solutions.
At SUEZ, your work truly matters: driving action and shaping a more resilient, sustainable future.
- Job Description
- Senior_Maintenance_Technician_Role_and_Responsibilities.pdf
- Closing Date
- 06/06/2026