Shift Electrical and Instrumentation Control Technician
| Company: | Lancashire Renewables Ltd |
|---|---|
| Salary: | Up to £47,146.08 |
| Hours: | Full-time |
| Location: | Leyland, PR26 6TB |
| Job type: | Permanent |
| Posting date: | 5 Aug 2026 |
| Closing date: | 4 Sept 2026 |
Summary
Job Advert
Shift Electrical and Instrumentation Control Technician
An exciting opportunity has arisen for an individual to join the Operations and Maintenance team at Lancashire Renewables
Ltd working on a 5-shift system at our Leyland facility.
What you’ll be doing
The Shift EIC Technician will be responsible for the maintenance of the waste treatment facility assets and associated
infrastructure, including operational monitoring of functional odour abatement systems and the SCADA system.
What you will bring
To succeed in this role, you’ll need:
* ONC/HNC Electrical qualification or the equivalent experience with supporting qualifications.
* Knowledge of preventative, predictive & lifecycle maintenance activities.
* Proficiency in using various computer-based systems including Microsoft Office applications.
The following skills and knowledge are desirable, however successful candidates will be supported through role-specific training
and must be willing to undertake any training required for the role:
* Experience of utilising a centralised maintenance management system.
* Knowledge of waste processing plants, FMCG, chemical or industrial machinery.
* Experience driving Mobile Plant equipment specifically;
* MEWP.
* Qualified in confined spaces training.
* Certified in working at height training.
* Experience and knowledge of Odour abatement systems.
* Experience with SCADA operations.
What we offer you
* Competitive salary.
* Company contributory pension scheme matched up to 5%.
* Death in Service cover – 4x Salary.
* Free on-site car parking.
* Company sick pay scheme– up to 26 weeks dependent on length of service.
* Cycle to work scheme.
* Role-specific Training.
* Benefits portal including lifestyle savings.
* Wellbeing support for mental health.
* All required PPE and other relevant equipment supplied.
Who are we?
Lancashire Renewables Ltd was established for the operation and management of the two waste treatment facilities built for the
Lancashire Waste Contract.
Our two facilities in Thornton and Leyland are manned 365 days a year. Both sites can process over 5,000 tonnes of residual (black
bin bag) waste per week and divert 95% of this material away from landfill.
Our aim is to achieve a sustainable future for Lancashire by providing services to process biodegradable and non-biodegradable
household waste and our people are vital in helping us achieve this.
Our employees work in a variety of operations, maintenance, logistics and support roles across our two sites in Leyland and
Thornton, actively encouraging internal growth through development and training programmes.
We are dedicated to providing a positive, supportive work environment with a strong focus on the health, safety, and wellbeing of
all our employees.
We are an equal opportunity employer
Diversity and inclusion are important to us at Lancashire Renewables, and we encourage a culture where everyone can be themselves
at work. We value and actively seek out a richly diverse range of talent and our policies ensure that every job application and
employee is treated fairly, with equal opportunity to succeed.
Candidates should apply with an up-to-date CV by Friday 21st August 2026.
Please note that the advert may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications.
For enquiries contact: careers@lancashirerenewables.co.uk [careers@lancashirerenewables.co.uk]
All roles are subject to the following:
* Proof of eligibility to work in the UK.
* Satisfactory completion of a Company medical which includes testing for drugs and alcohol. The Company operates a
zero-tolerance policy regarding the taking or being under the influence of drugs or alcohol whilst on duty and carry out
periodic random tests.
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