Title:  Apprentice Maintenance Engineer

Requisition Id:  42514
Job Function:  Plant/Processing Operations
Career Area:  Operations
Work Location:  Bridgend

About Us:

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

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

Position Purpose:

The Apprentice Engineer would be trained up to requirements in line with the Maintenance Engineering role.  The Apprentice Engineer will attend college one day a week and complete a Level 3 in Engineering in conjunction with the apprenticeship levy.

Key Job Activities:

To observe and comply with the company safety policy and all safety notices and signs and to ensure that all work is always carried out in a safe and proper manner.

Working towards being fully conversant with all engineering aspects of the plant.

Working with the team to control the planned maintenance system already in place and develop the programme to ensure all maintenance works are carried out and recorded under the guidance of the Plant Manager (site specific).

To work closely with the shift supervisors to ensure there are no conflicts with maintenance works and continued plant operation.

Working with the team inspect, co-ordinate and maintain the plant maintenance documentation in conjunction with the Plant Manager.

Working with the team to prepare and co-ordinate the inspection, and effect repairs if required to all statutory and non-statutory testing actions required to plant and equipment in conjunction with the manager.

Working with the team to review and update where required or as and when necessary, site maintenance procedures (site specific).

Working with the team to maintain the workshop area and subsequent spares availability to ensure minimum downtime.

Working with the team to provide the Plant Manager with appropriate stock lists as and when required for audit purposes.

To liaise with the Plant Manager on improvement initiatives for company equipment.

To complete maintenance logs in line with company B.M.S System.

Education:

Experience (North America & LATAM):

Required Education:  High School or equivalent.

Grade C or above in maths and English GCSE.

Experience (EMEAA):

Level 1 or 2 in Engineering or similar.

Willing to attend the college and complete course work practical and academically.

Driving licence preferred.

Ability to listen and act on instructions.

Willingness to attend additional training courses specific the role.

A basic knowledge of engineering.

Ability to work as part of a team.

Ability to read and understand written instruction.

Basic knowledge of health and safety at work.

Be a good communicator.

Ability to use Microsoft packages, Work, Excel, Outlook.

Quick to learn and maintain a professional manner.

Certifications and/or Licenses:

Benefits:

Our Promise:

Stericycle is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, status as a protected veteran or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.  

Disclaimer:

The above description is meant to provide a summary of the nature and level of work being performed; it should not be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and requirements of the job. This document does not create an employment contract, implied or otherwise, and it does not constitute any right or guarantee of employment condition. This position is open to people with disabilities. Stericycle will consider requests for workplace accommodations for protected physical or mental limitations in accordance with its human resources and risks prevention policies and local laws. To the extent permissible under local law, and consistent with business necessity, Stericycle reserves the right to modify the content formally or informally, either verbally or in writing, at any time with or without advance notice.