Maintenance Engineer

Job Description

Changing the way people think about waste.At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether were turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. Its a view thats sharedby our 10,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career thats always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And its why were the UKs No. 1 choice for business waste managementHelp us make a difference as Maintenance Engineer at our site in Wigan (WN25TB).Days of work: 4 on days - 4 off - 4 on nights - 4 off rotating - so you will have half a year off!Start and finish time: 7am - 7pm days. 7pm - 7.15am nights.There may also be Overtime available.A quick look at the role.The role holder will efficiently carry out preventive and reactive maintenance, examination of and fault finding on plant and equipment and servicing activities on a hazardous waste site, ensuring health & safety and environmental compliance and contributingto continuous improvement in operations and plant and equipment availability.Why its an opportunity not to be wasted.

• Provide high operational availability, and an efficient breakdown repair service. Diagnosis running faults and ensuring effective repairs and improvements are conducted within minimum time scale.
• Carry out installation work to the required standards.
• Ensure productivity and availability exceeds minimum defined standards, whilst driving best practice and continuous improvement in cost control and operations.
• Develop and implement a programme of planned preventative maintenance and inspection to minimise downtime, provide records of recurrent faulting and develop engineered solutions to these issues.
• Carry out minor maintenance operations to plant and equipment.
• To liaise with external contractors on specific repairs/maintenance work.
• Keep abreast of changes to health & safety and environmental legislation and Company policies to ensure defined standards and best practice are implemented.
• Ensure compliance with all Company policies, processes and procedures.
• Review maintenance activities, implementing necessary corrective actions as required.
• To carry out any other such reasonable job related tasks as the Company may require.

RequirementsHeres what we require:

• Minimum GCSE or equivalent in Maths & English.
• Engineering qualifications NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Mechanical, Electrical, hydraulic or pneumatic qualifications.
• Minimum of 2-years experience as Maintenance Engineer or position of similar responsibility in similar environment.
• Proven track record of working to clearly defined KPIs.
• Proven track record of delivering continuous improvement within an operational environment.
• Implementation of new processes and developments.
• Structured diagnostics & problem solving.
• Experience in temporary repairs to reach next allocated maintenance window.
• Experience of PC based PPM system.

BenefitsAnd heres why youll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you dont grow, we dont grow.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Plus much more......

Dedicated to diversity.At Biffa we believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative working environment that delivers real results. Its why youll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.