Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Biffa; Rotherham; On-site; GBP 48,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading company in waste management is seeking an Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer to ensure reliability and safety across site areas. The role involves diagnosing faults, performing maintenance, and promoting a culture of commitment within the team. Competitive salary and benefits include enhanced pension contributions and career progression opportunities.

Benefits

Enhanced pension contributions

23 days annual leave plus statutory holidays

Opportunities for career progression

Access to wellbeing and reward platforms

Qualifications

• Experience in maintenance on conveyors, magnet belts, and overhead cranes.
• Recognized apprenticeship or equivalent qualifications.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned and reactive maintenance.
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs.
• Engage in fault finding and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Maintenance

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Education

ONC/BTEC NVQ 3 in Electrical Bias

BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations

Job description

Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £47,442 per annum

Shift Pattern: Four on Four off (Days and Nights)

Overtime: Paid at 1.5 times

In this role, you will be responsible for electrical maintenance inspections and routine repairs across all site areas to ensure reliability and safety, while minimizing downtime on critical assets. Working as part of a small team requires flexibility and a willingness to undertake tasks beyond the role description.

Your key responsibilities:

• Diagnose faults and ensure effective repairs and improvements within minimum timeframes
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance
• Upgrade and modify plant to meet standards
• Report work using the computerized maintenance management system
• Develop and implement preventative maintenance programs to reduce downtime
• Anticipate machine failures and recommend solutions to prevent recurrence
• Maintain SHEQ standards and complete related documentation
• Promote a culture of motivation and commitment within the team
• Assist in identifying lifecycle requirements and preparing business cases for capital purchases
• Engage in fault finding and continuous improvement initiatives

Requirements:

• Active and fit, experienced in maintenance on conveyors, magnet belts, eddy current separators, and overhead cranes (working at height)
• Recognized apprenticeship or equivalent, with relevant qualifications (ONC/BTEC NVQ 3 in Electrical Bias)
• BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification
• Experience with single and three-phase AC/DC systems
• Knowledge of waste processing equipment preferred
• IT literate, familiar with business software
• Full UK driving license and residence within 20 miles of the site
• Experience in an FMCG environment is advantageous

Benefits:

• Competitive salary
• Enhanced pension contributions
• 23 days annual leave plus statutory holidays
• Opportunities for career progression
• Access to wellbeing and reward platforms from day one