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Your Work Shapes the World at Caterpillar Inc.
When you join Caterpillar, you're joining a global team who cares not just about the work we do – but also about each other. We are the makers, problem solvers, and future world builders who are creating stronger, more sustainable communities. We don't just talk about progress and innovation here – we make it happen, with our customers, where we work and live. Together, we are building a better world, so we can all enjoy living in it.
As a Maintenance Compliance Technician, you will be a key driver of adherence to regulation and best practice for the maintenance team and associated process group. You will be responsible for co-ordination & review of safety practices to relevant regulation. You will drive improvements by leading projects or by consulting and guiding projects completed by others. You will represent the maintenance department for the companies built in safety (BIS) processes to ensure that the department is compliant to key performance indicators, detailing and co-ordinating action as required. You will support the maintenance planning functions ensuring best practices are followed and using available data to support business decisions.
What You Will Do:
As Maintenance Compliance Technician, your responsibilities will include, but are not limited to:
Create, maintain and review standard works documentation for safe working procedures with respect to activities completed by the maintenance department and wider process group.
Drive safe work systems and documented safe procedures for storage of hazardous substances including an annual review.
Represent, review & update key metrics and performance indicators with respect to Built in Safety (BIS) strategies including the planning of associated audits.
Provide technical assistance and apply knowledge on safety and regulatory compliance for the maintenance department and wider process group.
Act as the key liaison with company insurers with respect to assets owned by the maintenance department and wider process group including the co-ordination of corrective actions.
Assist and consult on planning of projects and major activities such as shutdown periods with respect to the maintenance department and other key site projects.
What you can demonstrate:
Knowledge of relevant statutory regulations and recommended best practice.
Experience in co-ordination of activities and actions leading to completion of improvements solidifying key performance indicators.
Experience of working with insurance companies and other external parties with respect to maintaining compliance.
Consultation on projects and action delivery for process, manufacturing or facilities improvements.
Skills in interrogation of data systems to obtain and develop repeatable reports displaying key performance data.
Experience creating process instructions/standard work and risk assessments.
Experience with COSHH assessments and best practices of use and storage of hazardous substances.
Experience of working within a team environment do delivery complex projects.
What you may have:
HNC or equivalent experience preferable, ideally a time served apprenticeship. Can also be working towards this standard.
Experience in different forms of engineering & manufacturing practices
IOSH Managing safely
Experience of Contractor management and permitting.
Experience in working to relevant statutory regulations and recommended best practice.
Project management experience and relevant qualifications.
Relevant experience qualifications or training for DSEAR/COMPEX installations.
Experience with management of confined spaces & working at height.
Pending the number of applications, the criteria for the position may be enhanced to facilitate shortlisting.
Job Title: Maintenance Compliance Technician
Salary: starting salary of £37,900 rising to £42,000 once fully competent
Benefits: 27 days annual leave + bank holidays, Flexible Buy in Benefits such as Private Medical, Healthcare, Vison & Dental schemes, Green Car Scheme and more, Share Scheme (50% Company Matched), Contributory Pension Scheme (Contribution double by Company up to 10%), Free Car Parking, Caterpillar Advantage website
Contract: Permanent
Location: Desford, Leicestershire
Travel: Not required
CATERPILLAR
Caterpillar is a world leader in construction and mining equipment—creating innovative, cutting-edge products and services that help our customers build the world around us. With that level of impact comes the platform to care for the world, we work in. That’s why we lead sustainable green initiatives to preserve the environment, help reduce poverty with the Caterpillar Foundation and stay involved in the communities we help build.
What will Caterpillar do for you?
From day one, you’re set up to thrive at Caterpillar: helpful training, relatable mentors, global experience, competitive salary package, work-life balance and the growth opportunities you expect with a Fortune 100 company. Your power our success and we are committed to empowering yours. After all, when your work can impact the entire world, it’s important to do work that matters.
About BCP
The Building Construction Products (BCP) division team is comprised of more than 9,000 employees—from assemblers and accountants to marketing professionals and engineers—we work in factories, warehouses, and offices all over the world.
We are responsible for the design, manufacturing, marketing and support of Caterpillar’s line of small, versatile construction machines and attachments for the commercial construction, residential construction, specialty trades, landscaping and agriculture industries. Products include small wheel loaders, compact wheel loaders, backhoe loaders, compact track loaders, mini hydraulic excavators, skid steer loaders, telehandlers and small track-type tractors.
Just a quick heads-up: We start reviewing applications as soon as they come in, so if you’re interested, don’t wait too long! We may close the advert early if we feel we’ve got a strong pool of potentially suitable applicants.
Don’t miss out, get your application in soon!
Posting Dates:
July 8, 2026 - July 22, 2026Caterpillar is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Qualified applicants of any age are encouraged to apply
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