Shift Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Changing The Way People Think About Waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we're 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. It's a view that's shared by our 10,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that's always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it's why we're the UK's No. 1 choice for business waste management.

Help us make a difference as a Maintenance Technician, based in Redcar, Biffa Polymers are currently constructing phase 2 of the largest and most technically advanced plastic reprocessing plants in the UK.

A quick look at the role.

To support the business as it expands its operations in the North East an exciting opportunity now exists for a number of experienced Maintenance Technician to join the team.

The hours for this position are 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights then 4 off).

Why it's an opportunity not to be wasted.

• Improving machinery and facilities reliability through maintenance activities, modification and good engineering practises
• Carrying out routine maintenance activities ensuring equipment performance is maintained and optimised
• Fault finding and repairs in breakdown situations, using engineering drawings and machine manuals
• Carrying out PPM tasks for all key equipment
• Assisting the MRO team maintain spare parts stores stock levels & records
• Undergoing training to maintain or improve competency and skill levels
• Operating with a degree of autonomy working within the parameters of department deliverables and health and safety legislation
• Providing support and assistance to the production and engineering departments as well as improving the service provided by the maintenance department as a whole
• Carrying out routine inspections and either repair or report defects to management
  
  
  

Requirements

Here's what we require{{:}}

• Engineering qualification in electrical or mechanical maintenance
• Maintaining production machinery
• Maintaining production machinery
• Fault finding on mechanical equipment i.e. gearboxes, pumps, conveyors etc
• Good understanding of engineering and quality standards
• Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and on own initiative
• Be able to fault find using electrical drawings
  
  
  

Benefits

And here's why you'll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, we don't grow
• Generous pension scheme
• Medical and dental scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Holiday and travel discounts
• Bike to work scheme
  
  
  

Dedicated to diversity.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you'll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.