Assistant Mechanical Technical Plant Engineer

SUEZ; Wideopen; On-site; GBP 34,000 - 42,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Company Car or Car Allowance up to £6,

Annual Bonus up to 10%

25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays

Holiday Buyback Scheme

3x life assurance policy

Job summary

SUEZ is hiring an Assistant Mechanical Technical Plant Engineer to support energy-from-waste, landfill, and resource recovery facilities across the UK. This hands-on role focuses on mechanical systems, fault finding, and project assistance to improve plant reliability, performance and safety.

Ideal for graduates or those with an industrial placement, apprenticeship, or early industry experience who want a long-term career in sustainability and resource management.

Qualifications

• Degree or equivalent in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Minimum three years' experience with industrial mechanical systems.
• Experience with steam raising plant is advantageous.
• Willingness to travel across the UK.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical support for Mechanical systems, equipment, and infrastructure across SUEZ sites, assisting with fault finding, maintenance activities, and operational improvements.
• Support engineering projects, including preparing technical specifications, tender documentation, installation activities, and commissioning works.
• Assist with improving plant reliability, efficiency, and resilience.
• Collaborate with operational, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with relevant legislation, engineering standards, and SUEZ health, safety, and environmental policies.

Skills

Fault finding

Maintenance activities

Teamwork

Communication

Travel readiness

Contractor management

Project delivery

Technical specs

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Contract type Permanent

Working Pattern Full time

Location based UK Wide

Hours per week 37.5

Dates that interviews will take place 9th November onwards

Salary £37,878

Summary of vacancy

Assistant Mechanical Engineer (Technical Plant)

SUEZ are looking for a motivated Assistant Mechanical Technical Plant Engineer to support our energy-from-waste, landfill, and resource recovery facilities across the UK. This is a hands-on role, where you will gain experience working with and overseeing Mechanical systems, supporting operational teams, and contributing to projects that improve plant reliability, performance, and safety.

At SUEZ, we act for what truly matters for the environment, for society, and for the future. This is the place for people who want to make a real impact, not just watch from the side lines. Join us and help drive positive change through innovative solutions that build a more resilient and sustainable world.

Salary: £37,878

Benefits: Company Car or Car Allowance (up to £6,787.80 per annum), Annual Bonus up to 10%, 25 days holiday plus 8 bank holidays, Holiday Buyback Scheme & 3x life assurance policy.

Location: Based in any SUEZ, Energy from Waste UK Site: NATIONAL TRAVEL REQUIRED

Hours: 37.5 hours per week: Monday to Friday.

About The Role

The Assistant Mechanical Technical Plant Engineer will support our Energy-from-Waste, landfill and resource recovery facilities across the UK. This is an excellent entry-level to early-career Mechanical Engineering opportunity, ideal for candidates who have completed an industrial placement, graduate scheme, apprenticeship, or gained early industry experience and are looking to develop a long-term career in the growing sustainability and resource management sector.

• Provide technical support for Mechanical systems, equipment, and infrastructure across SUEZ sites, assisting with fault finding, maintenance activities, and operational improvements.
• Support engineering projects, including preparing technical specifications, tender documentation, installation activities, and commissioning works.
• Assist with improving plant reliability, efficiency, and resilience.
• Collaborate with operational, maintenance, and engineering teams to identify and implement continuous improvement opportunities.
• Ensure all activities are carried out in line with relevant legislation, engineering standards, and SUEZ health, safety, and environmental policies.

What are the requirements?

• Degree, HND, HNC, or equivalent qualification in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• A minimum of three years' experience working with industrial mechanical systems outside a training role (such as an apprenticeship), or at least two years' experience following completion of a graduate scheme.
• A good understanding of mechanical systems. Previous experience working with steam raising plant would be beneficial.
• An interest in project delivery, technical specification development, and contractor management.
• Strong teamwork and communication skills, with the flexibility to travel to sites across the UK as required.

Full training and support will be provided for the right candidate.

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.

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Closing Date 08/11/2026

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