Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Whatsoninleeds; Leeds; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company seeks a Regional Maintenance Engineer with a mechanical bias to oversee the maintenance and reliability of systems across facilities. The position involves fault finding, performing repairs, and ensuring compliance with health and safety standards. Candidates must have relevant engineering qualifications and a minimum of two years experience in a similar role.

Benefits

Health Care Program

401(k) Plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Paid Vacation and Sick Time

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience in mechanical maintenance required.
• Must have relevant engineering qualification.
• Welding certifications (TWI Coded Welding) required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance of all mechanical systems.
• Execute planned preventative maintenance (PPM) schedules.
• Collaborate with operations to enhance plant performance.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Fault Finding

Health and Safety Compliance

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Time-served Apprenticeship

HNC in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Leeds, Yorkshire and the Humber, United Kingdom

Stericycle UK

Posted today

Full Job Description

Job Description

About Us:

Stericycle is a U.S. based business-to-businessservices company and leading provider of compliance-based solutionsthat protects people and brands, promotes health and well-being, andsafeguards the environment. Since our founding over 30 years ago, wehave grown from a small start-up in medical waste management into aleader across a range of increasingly complex and highly regulatedarenas, serving healthcare organizations and commercial businesses ofevery size. Every day, we help our customers solve complex challengesby safely managing materials that could otherwise spread disease,contaminate the environment, or compromise one’s identity.

Joinus on our mission to protect health and well-being in a safe,responsible, and sustainable way.

Position Purpose:

The RegionalMaintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) is responsible for themaintenance and reliability of mechanical systems and equipment acrossStericycle’s regional facilities. Working under the direction of theMaintenance Manager, the role ensures the effective delivery ofStericycle’s total preventative maintenance strategy. This includesplanned and reactive maintenance, upgrades, and the continuousimprovement of plant reliability. The role is integral to minimizingdowntime and supporting safe and efficient plant operations across theStericycle network.

Key activities include:

• Conductingfault diagnosis, repairs, and maintenance of all mechanical systemsand components.

• Supporting planned plant outages andupgrades.

• Maintaining records of maintenance activities viathe Maintenance Management System.

• Ensuring compliance withUK health and safety regulations and company standards.

•Collaborating with operations and engineering teams to enhance plantperformance.

Key Job Activities:

• Perform fault finding, troubleshooting, and repairson mechanical systems, including pumps, valves, gearboxes, conveyors,and boilers.

• Maintain hydraulic systems, including ramcylinders, seals, pipework, valves, filters, fluids, and pumps.

• Maintain compressed air systems, including compressors,pipework, seals, valves, and divertors.

• Conduct fabrication,repair, drilling, bolting, and welding on structural metalwork. Usepower tools such as drills, saws, and grinders.

• Maintainwater systems, including both low and high-pressure pipework, hot andcold water systems, spray lances, and solenoids.

• Performmaintenance of boiler systems, including high-pressure vessels, heatexchangers, economizers, and steam systems.

Planned andReactive Maintenance

• Execute planned preventative maintenance(PPM) schedules to minimize equipment downtime.

• Respondrapidly to equipment breakdowns, diagnosing faults and restoringsystems to operational functionality.

• Actively identifyopportunities to improve maintenance schedules and reduce unplanneddowntime.

Contractor and Project Management

• Overseecontractors performing maintenance or project work, ensuringcompliance with Stericycle standards and safety regulations.

•Issue permits to work and conduct risk assessments for contractor-ledactivities.

• Support plant improvement projects, including theinstallation, commissioning, and upgrade of mechanical equipment.

Technical Support and Documentation

• Assist operationalteams with technical expertise to resolve complex mechanical issues.

• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records of maintenanceactivities, fault reports, and asset history

• Monitor spareparts inventory and advise on stock requirements to supportmaintenance schedules.

Health, Safety, and Compliance

•Adhere to Stericycle’s health and safety policies, ensuring all tasksare conducted in line with UK legislation and company standards.

• Safely isolate mechanical equipment to enable maintenanceactivities, ensuring zero harm to personnel.

• Conduct anddocument risk assessments, implementing control measures to minimizerisks during maintenance activities.

Out of Hours Support

• Be available to provide emergency support outside of normalworking hours when required.

Experience(EMEAA):

Essential Qualifications

•Time-served apprenticeship in Mechanical Engineering.

•Relevant engineering qualification, such as NVQ Level 3, ONC, or HNCin Mechanical Engineering.

• Recognized industry training inhydraulics, pneumatics, and steam systems (e.g., BOAS).

•Proven experience in mechanical maintenance within heavy processindustries (e.g., power generation, manufacturing, or similar).

• Welding certifications (e.g., TWI Coded Welding orequivalent).

Desirable Qualifications

• Evidence ofmaintaining high-risk pressure vessels in compliance with insurancestandards.

• Experience with air pollution control devices suchas baghouses, evaporative coolers, or dosing systems.

•Familiarity with incineration or other waste treatment methods,including knowledge of relevant legislation.

ExperienceRequirements

• Minimum of 2 years of post-apprenticeshipexperience in mechanical maintenance, including fault finding,repairs, and system upgrades.

• Strong understanding of health,safety, and environmental compliance in industrial settings.

•Experience managing contractors and supervising maintenance projects.

Benefits:

Stericyclecurrently offers its employees the option to participate in a fullrange of benefits, including a health care program which includesmedical, dental, vision and prescription coverage, healthcare anddependent care flexible spending accounts, life and accidental deathand dismemberment insurance, an employee assistance program, tuitionreimbursement, paid vacation and sick time, a 401(k) plan, and anemployee stock purchase plan. Participation in some programs requiresthat employees be regularly scheduled to work a minimum number ofhours and/or to have fulfilled a waiting period after they beginemployment with Stericycle.

Our Promise:

Stericycle is committed to attracting and retaining adiverse workforce, and to valuing unique perspectives and identities.We foster a culture of belonging that encourages, supports, andcelebrates the diverse voices of our team members. It fuels ourinnovation and strengthens our connection to our customers and thecommunities we serve. We are proud to be an equal opportunityemployer. All employment is decided on the basis of qualifications,merit, and business need.

Disclaimer:

The above description is meant to provide asummary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should notbe construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties andrequirements of the job. This document does not create an employmentcontract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any rightor guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to peoplewith disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplaceaccommodations for protected physical or mental limitations inaccordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies andlocal laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistentwith business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify thecontent formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at anytime with or without advance notice.