At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs to ensure equipment reliability and safety.
- Company: Join a leading company in the waste processing industry with a focus on teamwork.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, overtime pay, and a four on four off shift pattern.
- Other info: Dynamic role with opportunities for growth and development in a supportive team.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by keeping critical machinery running smoothly and efficiently.
- Qualifications: Mechanical engineering qualifications and experience in FMCG environments required.
The predicted salary is between 30708 - 38708 £ per year.
Salary: £46,672.08 per annum
Four on Four off Shift Pattern (Days 6am-6pm and Nights 6pm-6am)
Overtime paid at 1.5 times
In this role you will be responsible for primarily mechanical maintenance inspections and routine repairs within all areas of the site to ensure utmost reliability and safety whilst reducing downtime events on critical assets. Working as part of a small team means flexibility is a must along with willingness to perform tasks outside of the role description.
Your key responsibilities:
- Diagnosis of running faults and ensuring effective repairs and improvements are conducted within minimum time scale.
- Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance practices.
- Carrying out plant upgrades and modifications to the required standards.
- Reporting through computerised maintenance management system all work carried out.
- Development and implementation of the programme of planned preventative maintenance and inspection to minimise downtime, provide records of recurrent faulting and engineered solutions to these issues.
- Anticipate machine failures and make such changes or recommendations to prevent reoccurrence to reduce downtime to a minimum.
- Ensuring SHEQ standards are strictly maintained, and all related documentation is completed.
- Drive a culture/mind-set together with the management team that builds employee motivation and commitment and develop a contract team capable of overreaching the contract targets.
- Assist the maintenance department in identifying annual lifecycle requirements, preparation of capital applications and business case papers for non-lifecycle capital purchases.
Requirements
Essential criteria for this role:
- Fit & active – the role involves a great deal of planned & reactive maintenance on conveyors, magnet belts, eddy current separators in enclosed/restricted spaces & working on overhead cranes (Working at Height).
- Recognised Apprenticeship, Mechanical Engineer with relevant qualifications ONC/NVQ 3 discipline level (MECH Bias).
- Waste Processing equipment knowledge.
- Full UK car driving licence and live within a 20-mile radius of site.
- Experience of FMCG type environment.
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer employer: Biffa Waste Services
Biffa Waste Services Ltd is an exceptional employer, offering a dynamic work culture that prioritises innovation and sustainability in waste management. With a strong focus on employee development and growth opportunities, team members are encouraged to thrive in their roles while contributing to meaningful environmental solutions. The nationwide reach of Biffa allows for flexible remote working arrangements, making it an attractive choice for those seeking a rewarding career in a forward-thinking company.
