Regional Maintenance Manager in Leeds

Panda Recycling are seeking a skilled Maintenance Manager to lead the maintenance activities and personnel across the Yorkshire region. This will include mobile equipment and static plant machinery across a number of Waste Management & Recycling plants varying in size, scale and output.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure all H&S rules are being followed including plant isolation, lock off, safe access etc.
• Ensure all statutory inspections on sites are planned and up to date.
• Develop and implement maintenance plans to ensure the plant is maintained, clean and in good working order at all times.
• Ensure that maintenance plans are in place and adhered to across all facilities within the region.
• Carry out regular audits across sites to ensure maintenance standards are being adhered to.
• Complete weekly reports to the regional operations manager of site compliance to maintenance standards.
• Manage the maintenance personnel ensuring the correct headcounts and skill levels are in place to uphold the maintenance strategy across the region.
• Manage and deliver site improvement projects where required.
• Liaise with external contractors and site managers ensuring that any maintenance or repair works are planned.
• Carry out RCA on equipment failures to prevent future downtime events.
• Review critical spares holdings and ensure they are maintained to reduce unplanned stoppages.
• Develop reporting tools alongside site managers and regional manager to report unplanned downtime.
• Deliver a CMMS system across the region.
• Develop and deliver a failure reduction plan for the region.
• Work alongside regional operations manager to create and implement site development plans.
• Be available to react to downtime events and assist where necessary.

About Us

We are Panda. We value waste. We’re in the business of waste management but that doesn’t just mean collecting bins. Behind every collection is a passionate team of people finding smarter, safer, and more sustainable ways to recycle and repurpose materials that would otherwise go to waste. Over the past 30 years, Panda has grown into a leading resource recovery business, bringing together almost 3,000 people across multiple brands, united by a shared vision and strong values.

While our operations are diverse, our purpose is clear: to protect our people, support our customers, and create positive impact for the communities and environments we serve. At Panda, people are at the heart of everything we do. We work as one team, combining different skills, experiences, and perspectives to achieve shared goals. We care for each other’s wellbeing, encourage development, and support growth because we know we’re stronger together.

We expect excellence in how we operate. High standards, bold thinking, and continuous improvement drive our passion for innovation. We challenge the ordinary, put safety first, and embrace new ideas while delivering practical, cost-effective solutions that move our business forward. We own what we do. From day-to-day tasks to major projects, we take pride in our work and responsibility for the outcome. We don’t walk past problems; we address them together. Our expertise, reliability, and care reflect who we are and the difference we make.

And above all, we act with trust and integrity. Trust is built through open communication, honesty, and accountability. It allows us to move quickly, make confident decisions, and deliver results — knowing our people are empowered to do the right thing. Our journey depends on talented, committed people who want to make an impact. Take the first step and join us on the journey.

Panda is committed to attracting and retaining a skilled and diverse workforce that reflects the communities in which we operate and the people we serve.