Careers at ISM Waste & Recycling

At ISM Waste & Recycling, we’re always looking for reliable, hardworking people to join our growing team. We take pride in delivering high standards for our customers, and that starts with the people behind the service.

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ISM staff collecting waste

Last Updated: 23 July 2026

Skilled HGV & Plant Mechanic

We currently have an opportunity for a full-time HGV & plant mechanic to join our team. Based in Ramsbottom, we are one of the largest, family run, waste management companies in Manchester, Lancashire and the North West. We run a fleet of mainly Volvo HGV’s and Volvo and Liebherr plant that we maintain to a very high standard.

  • NVQ Level 3 in Motor Vehicle Maintenance & Repair required as a minimum.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience working on HGVs.

The successful candidate will be responsible for:

  • Inspecting vehicles, including carrying out six weekly inspections
  • Diagnosing faults
  • Servicing vehicles
  • Prepping vehicles and trailers to MOT standard
  • Repairs and on-going maintenance – carrying out a wide range of defect repairs from replacing a bulb to replacing brake discs and pads or a hydraulic ram on either HGV or plant
  • Attending to vehicle and plant breakdowns on and off site
  • Vehicle tyre changes on site only
  • Problem solving
  • Must be able to work unsupervised as well as part of a team
  • Diagnose and repair hydraulic faults
  • Able to complete daily defect sheets, paperwork, job cards and service sheets in a timely manner
  • Maintain accurate records of each repair performed on vehicles and plant
  • Good literacy and numeracy skills and attention to detail are important
  • Any further training needed will be provided
  • Monday – Friday 7-5 with occasional overtime
  • 30 days holiday per year including bank holidays
  • Full-time, Permanent
  • Pay: £26.50 per hour
  • Category CE Licence (required)

ISM Waste & Recycling is an equal opportunities employer and its employment policies are based on equality of opportunity for all. Similarly its policies for training and promotion are based on the same principles. The Company will maintain its policy in accordance with the relevant Acts and Code of Practice.

Our Core Values

Our business is built on fundamental principles to ensure we provide the best possible and most environmentally friendly experience for all of our customers. We believe in building a solid relationship with customers through excellent service standards, ease of communication and transparency.

We are driven to provide SME’s with high-quality essential waste management services at affordable prices. ISM Waste & Recycling has grown from a small family business into a regional waste management provider offering services throughout the North West, including Greater Manchester and Lancashire.

Professional

We are committed to providing a professional service for all of our customers.

Environment

Recycling and environmental protection are at the forefront of our businesses.

Trustworthy

We believe in building trust with our partners and clients through high standards.

Excellence

We understand the need for reliable service, and we are committed to guaranteeing that.