Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer

Biffa Treatment Services; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 46,000; Full time

Job summary

A reputable waste management company based in Wakefield is seeking an Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer. In this role, you will perform planned maintenance, diagnose complex electrical issues, and ensure compliance with health and safety regulations. The ideal candidate will hold relevant electrical qualifications and possess strong fault diagnosis skills. This position offers a competitive salary and a unique 4 on, 4 off shift pattern.

Qualifications

• Minimum electrical qualification (industrial facing) at NVQ level 3 or higher.
• Strong fault diagnosis and rectification on control systems (PLCs, SCADA etc).
• 18th Edition qualified.

Responsibilities

• Maintain maintenance document and drawings to ensure legal compliance.
• Diagnosing complex electrical and control systems issues.
• Use CMMS system for work relating to maintenance services delivery.

Skills

Strong fault diagnosis

Electrical testing

Excellent understanding of health and safety

Education

Minimum electrical qualification at NVQ level 3 or higher

Tools

Testing equipment

Job description

Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer - South Kirkby, Wakefield

Salary: £45,842.60 per annum. Overtime paid at 1.5 times and double time on Sundays. 4 on, 4 off, days and nights, 12hr shifts.

In this role you’ll ensure the latest technology is coupled with industry-leading practices to implement efficiency and sustainability in line with company values. Executing planned maintenance activities (inspections, monitoring and routine) and providing the necessary technical feedback to allow improvement to the job plans and task list within the CMMS will form a regular part of your day-to-day duties.

Your key responsibilities

• Maintain maintenance document and drawings to the required standard to ensure legal compliance.
• Diagnosing complex electrical, control, fibre, profibus communication issues.
• Reporting of any poor maintenance practices and any deviations from the Maintenance Management Framework and supporting business process standards.
• Use of the CMMS system for any work relating to the maintenance services delivery (Work Orders) and the recording of time, spares and any other resources required to execute the work.
• Assist in mechanical plant upgrades as assigned by Lifecycle Team Manager to ensure CLEER/Capex forms are completed on time and effectively.

Essential criteria for this role

• A minimum electrical qualification (industrial facing) at NVQ level 3, BTEC ONC/OND, NVQ IV/V, BTEC HNC/HND level.
• Strong fault diagnosis and rectification on control systems (PLCs, SCADA etc) and electrical systems and circuits from 24V d.c up to 415V a.c.
• 18th Edition qualified.
• Good working knowledge on electrical installations, electrical testing, lighting maintenance, in service inspection and testing of electrical equipment. Competent in the use of testing equipment and other hand tools that would be expected to be used in maintenance activities.
• Excellent understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
• Working knowledge of Electricity At Work Regulations (EaWR 1989) and PTW and LOTO systems.