Graduate Maintenance Engineer

Biffa Ltd; Carlisle; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in the UK is seeking a Graduate Engineer to join their established team. The role involves diagnosing and repairing equipment to minimize downtime and improve maintenance processes. Candidates should have a degree in Engineering and an understanding of manufacturing systems. A commitment to safety and a willingness to travel are required. This position offers an exciting start to your engineering career, fostering professional growth in a dynamic environment.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out plant upgrades and modifications.
• Reporting all work performed via the maintenance management system.
• Enhancing the planned preventative maintenance schedule.
• Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
• Supporting root cause analysis.

Skills

Understanding of manufacturing processes and systems

Willingness to travel

Education

Degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical)

Job description

Come and join us to start your Graduate Engineer journey. You will be joining an established team of Engineers who will guide you through their own experiences.

Role Overview:

This role involves working alongside an experienced team of Maintenance Technicians to diagnose and repair equipment, reducing plant downtime and fostering proactive maintenance of site assets. Safety is our top priority, so performing maintenance safely and securely is essential. All safety standards and documentation must be strictly maintained. Some travel within the role may be required.

Core Responsibilities:

1. Carrying out plant upgrades and modifications to required standards.
2. Reporting all work performed via the computerized maintenance management system.
3. Enhancing the planned preventative maintenance schedule to minimize downtime, recording recurrent faults, and developing engineered solutions.
4. Being available for planned maintenance shutdowns (reasonable notice will be given).
5. Contributing to continuous improvement initiatives.
6. Supporting root cause analysis and improving Mean Time Between Failures (MTBF).
7. Ensuring compliance with all company policies, processes, and procedures.
8. Liaising with external contractors for repairs and maintenance, including some weekend work.

Qualifications and Skills:

• A degree in Engineering (Electrical or Mechanical).
• Understanding of manufacturing processes and systems.
• Willingness to travel.

At Biffa, we are passionate about working with waste—turning it into sustainable power, recycling, and keeping communities clean. With over 11,000 employees nationwide, we offer rewarding careers that are challenging and impactful.

We value diversity and equality, believing that different perspectives foster a creative and effective work environment.