Maintenance Engineer

Overview

Maintenance Technician - Barrow In Furness

Salary: up to £53,118 per annum DOE

3 shift rotation:
Monday to Friday - 2 weeks 6:00-14:00, 2 weeks 14:00-22:00 and 2 weeks 22:00-06:00

Overtime paid at 1.5 times

This role encompasses working alongside an experienced team of technicians providing diagnosis and carrying out repairs to reduce plant downtime. Our plant supports the circular economy by anticipating machine failures and implementing improvements, with a focus on proactive maintenance and documentation.

Safety is a priority; maintenance is conducted in a safe and compliant manner with emphasis on HS standards and related documentation.

• Carrying out plant upgrades and modifications to the required standards
• Reporting, through the computerised maintenance management system, all work carried out
• Developing and implementing a programme of planned preventative maintenance and inspection to minimise downtime, document recurrent faulting, and engineer solutions
• Available for planned maintenance shutdown periods (reasonable notice will be given)
• Liaising with external contractors on specific repairs/maintenance, including some weekend working
• Implementing and ensuring compliance with all company policies, processes and procedures

• Experienced Mechanical/Multi-Skilled Engineer in a process or production environment
• Willingness to learn new skills and adapt to a changing environment
• HNC/HND/C+G (or industry equivalent) in Mechanical/Electrical Engineering is preferable but not essential; practical experience and some electrical knowledge are advantageous
• Experience working to clearly defined KPIs and delivering continuous improvement within an operational environment
• Knowledge and practical experience of large conveyors, chain drives, hydraulics, material compactors, shredders, overhead cranes and pneumatics is desirable
• Experience in a time-critical process environment; good organisation and communication skills with the ability to communicate with technical and non-technical audiences

Biffa is committed to changing the way people think about waste. We work to turn waste into sustainable power, improve recycling methods, and keep communities clean. With over 11,000 employees, we strive to provide rewarding, challenging, yet meaningful careers and champion diversity and equality across the business.