Facilities Maintenance Engineer
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Position Overview & Specifications
We are one of the UK’s leading recycling and waste management companies. We are passionate about recycling excellence and provide outstanding recycling services to clients across the UK.
We are currently recruiting for a Facilities Maintenance Engineer to work at our site in LE3, Leicester. You would be working as part of the Maintenance team to oversee all aspects of the MRF’s maintenance and upkeep. The hours are Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm.
Role and Responsibilities
- Oversee all aspects of building maintenance including office spaces, structures, and infrastructure.
- Ensure the above areas are in proper operating condition at regular intervals to prevent failure and degradation.
- Ensure all MRF equipment is maintained, repaired, or replaced in line with KPI’s.
- Complete weekly plant shut down inspection of all plant machinery.
- Work and cooperate with site sub-contractors.
- Completion of permits and isolations to ensure maintenance health and safety is of the highest standard.
- Monitor stock levels with monthly stock takes.
- General housekeeping.
- Weekly roof inspections.
- Take part in daily team briefings.
- Adhere to Operational Noise and Management plans.
Essential skills and criteria
- Previous experience using mobile plant equipment such as forklift trucks, skid steers or clamp trucks.
- Good people skills and a good level of English.
- Computer literate.
- Good communication skills.
What we can offer you
- 28 days paid annual leave a year.
- Real career progression.
- Company discount rewards scheme.
- A well establish and supportive team.
For more information, please call 0116 286 7772 and ask to speak to HR.
Job Type: Full-time
Salary: £12.92 per hour
Benefits:
- Employee discount
- On-site parking
- Store discount
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
Ability to commute/relocate:
- Leicester, LE3 1UX: reliably commute or plan to relocate before starting work (required)
Experience:
- Mobile Plant: 1 year (preferred)
Work Location: In person
Reference ID: CPMRFFE
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Facilities Maintenance Engineer roles across Casepak's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £13 - £13 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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