Levenseat is a leading Scottish Resource Management company working with 60 per cent of local authorities in Scotland and operating seven separate facilities, to recover & recycle resources and generate renewable power.

This is an exciting opportunity for an ambitious individual to join the Maintenace team as our Workshop Plant Mechanic.

The successful candidate will be based at our workshop in Forth, Lanark working on Levenseat heavy plant equipment.

The maintenance team are an essential part of the company's ambition to continue to drive our endeavour for excellence in customer service and support our operational teams.

The Workshop Plant Mechanic will work to continually improve our safety, systems, and processes and provide continued training and product knowledge.

The successful candidate will be self–motivated, and have the ability to competently service and repair a variation of plant and equipment and resolve any mechanical issues.

It is essential that you have an awareness and aptitude for health, safety, and continuous improvement to be successful in this Workshop Plant Mechanic role.

Main Duties Carry out workplace risk assessments independently and with the teamCommunicate effectively with supervisors and managementResolve technical problems relating to plant and equipment and share knowledge, use initiative whilst on–siteCarry out and record regular plant inspectionsCarry out scheduled servicing in accordance with the manufacturer's specificationsRoutine maintenance of heavy plant machinery – excavators, loading shovels, dozers, telehandlers, etc.Provide clear and concise data recordsLead the familiarisation or provide advice to others apprentices/operators in the safe operation and correct maintenance of plantCarry out daily/weekly work programmes set by the managerCarry out workload in collaboration with operational teamsRecord all work carried out within the company's electronic maintenance systemCarry out workshop inspections as instructedMaintain work area in a safe and tidy conditionEnsure compliance with company and legislative safety and environment requirementsManage working hours whilst on–site according to company proceduresVarious other tasks consummate with your role or development Benefits We offer a comprehensive range of benefits including:

A health cashback planEnhanced holiday coverEmployee Assistance ProgrammesTraining and development opportunities Pension Essential Skills A minimum of 5 years of experience in a workshop environment servicing heavy plant The ability to work as part of a team and use initiativeA systematic approach to organising workload Knowledge of heavy plant and partsReliable, hardworking and dedicated Desirable Skills A qualification in Health and Safety such as an IOSH or equivalent accredited courseExperience working in the waste management industryExperience in using a CMMS system Apply for this Workshop Plant Mechanic role today and we'll be in touch with the next steps.

About Company Levenseat is a leading resource management company providing recycling, energy recovery and waste management services to both Local Authority and Commercial customers. Set to manage 750,000 tonnes of recyclates and resources per year, we are committed to developing new solutions to recover the best resources and provide customers with environmental and economic solutions.

Levenseat has achieved tremendous growth in the last couple of years and we are very proud of the company we have grown into. We are an industry leader in the field of resource management, and we are very clear on the role we expect to play in continuing to lead the way.

We also play a key role in educating communities, businesses and councils on the value of resources and the part they can play to reduce waste and embrace the principles of a circular economy. There is a shift in attitudes towards waste and recycling and there has never been a more exciting time to be part of the industry. With a strong work ethos and collaborative environment, we are looking for proactive and focused people to join an expanding team.