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 11,500+ 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.

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 Technician to join our team.

With a proven record of maintenance engineering behind you, you will have experience in providing essential electrical or mechanical support on production and ancillary machinery with clear evidence of maintaining a safe working environment. Experience of plastic processing and extrusion machinery, or automated manufacturing machinery would be an advantage but is not a prerequisite.

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

£46,460 per annum.

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

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}Engineering qualification in electrical or mechanical maintenanc
eMaintaining production machiner
yFault finding in control panels on PLC's, VSD's and relay logic circui
tThe following job titles that would be considered for this role would be Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Electrical Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Shift Electrician, Maintenance Technician, Shift Engineer, Multi Skilled Electrician Electrical or Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Fitter et

cBenefit

sAnd here's why you'll love it at Biffa

.Competitive salar
yOngoing career development, training and coaching - because if you don't grow, we don't gro
wGenerous pension schem
eMedical and dental schem
eRetail and leisure discount
sHoliday and travel discount
sBike to work schem

eDedicated 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.

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