Plant operator Work, Jobs in Darwen (with Salaries)

Shift Technical Operator
Lancashire Renewables Ltd —Leyland
- Up to £41,478.10 a year
- Full-time
- Forklift
- IT
- Mechanical knowledge
- Free parking
- Sick pay
13d
Telescopic Forklift Driver - Alston Grange, PR3 3BD 9 month fixed-term contract
untypical —Preston
- Construction experience
- Employee assistance programme
JCB operator/FLT Operator
Omega Proteins —Halifax
- From £16 an hour
- 12 hour shift
- Forklift
- In-person
- Commercial driving
- Free parking
- Referral programme
Quick apply
2d
Manufacturing Operative Zr
Luxfer MEL Technologies - UK —Swinton
- £38,350 a year
- Full-time
- Microsoft Office
- IT
- Free parking
- Annual leave
Quick apply
Chemical Process Operator
Verdant Specialty Solutions —Halifax
- £32,835 - £41,045 a year
- Full-time
6d
Telescopic Forklift Driver - Taylors Green BB3 3LD, 9 month fixed-term
untypical —Darwen
- Construction experience
- Employee assistance programme
Excavator Operative
Tarmac —Clitheroe
- Overtime
- Military
- Continuous improvement
- Communication skills
- Employee discount
HGV Driver
Lanes Group —Preston
- Up to £15.50 an hour
- Full-time
- Free parking
Quick apply
HGV Class 1 HIAB Driver
D.CAIN AND SON LIMITED —Wigan
- £40,000 - £50,000 a year
- Full-time
- Driving
- In-person
- Commercial driving
- Sick pay
Quick apply
7d
Experienced Groundworker
PKB Civils Ltd —Rochdale
- £150 - £200 a day
- Full-time
- Up to 50% travel
- Hotel
- Driving
Quick apply
1d
HGV Driver/Operator
T DIGGINS GROUP LIMITED —Dukinfield
- £15 - £20 an hour
- Overtime
- Owner driver
- Driving
- Mechanical knowledge
Quick apply
12d
Heavy Haulage HGV Driver
Woods Fleet Support LTD —Preston
- Full-time
- Customer service
- Driving
- Organisational skills
- Employee discount
Quick apply
3d
CSCS Labourer / Gabion Basket Installer
Williams Walling Limited —Halifax
- Temporary
- Travel
- In-person
- Up to 25% travel
Quick apply
1d

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Shift Technical Operator

Lancashire Renewables Ltd -
Leyland

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Job details

Full-time
Up to £41,478.10 a year
13 days ago

Benefits

Free parking
Cycle to work scheme
Company pension
Sick pay
On-site parking

Qualifications

Waste treatment
Forklift
IT
Mechanical knowledge

Full job description

Shift Technical Operator

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

Oversee the safe, efficient operation of bio‑drying and odour control systems across the facility, providing technical expertise and hands-on support while partnering with supervisors to deliver effective operations and maintenance programmes.

What you will bring

To be successful in this position, it is essential that you have the following experience:

Strong mechanical skills and practical problem-solving
Effective at prioritising work and meeting deadlines
Good communicator and team player
Safety-focused, organised, and detail-oriented
Proactive, adaptable, and willing to learn

The following skills and knowledge are advantageous, alongside a desire to learn and develop, demonstrated through a willingness to undertake role-specific training opportunities and continuous development

NPORS certification for mobile plant (e.g. Front-End Loader, Forklift Truck, Tele-truck)
Knowledge or experience with bio-drying and waste processing systems
Familiarity with odour abatement systems
Understanding of processes and infrastructure in waste treatment facilities

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.
We provide role-specific training to equip employees with the knowledge and skills required to perform their roles effectively.
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 house 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 17th July 2026.

Please note that the advert may be closed early if we receive sufficient applications.

For Enquiries: [email protected]

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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