Lead Engineer — Shift & Reliability Leader, MRF

Biffa Group; London Borough of Enfield; On-site; GBP 52,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

London Weighting Allowance

Job summary

Biffa Group in Edmonton is seeking a hands-on Lead Engineer to supervise a shift team at our busy Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). You will drive plant performance, manage maintenance priorities and lead by example to uphold high engineering standards.

The role offers a London Weighting allowance, a 4 on/4 off shift pattern, and opportunities to develop the team and site processes. Salary is £58,000 inclusive of LW allowance.

Qualifications

• HNC in Mechanical or Plant Engineering is required.
• Experience supervising engineering teams in industrial/manufacturing settings.
• Strong fault finding and problem-solving ability.
• Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics and welding.

Responsibilities

• Lead a shift team of engineers and contractors to maximise plant performance.
• Prioritise planned and reactive maintenance to support operations.
• Carry out fault finding, diagnostics and repairs across plant and machinery.
• Deliver preventative and breakdown maintenance to minimise downtime.
• Support RCA investigations and implement long-term actions.
• Identify continuous improvement opportunities for reliability and efficiency.
• Ensure safety and adherence to procedures in all activities.
• Maintain maintenance records using the CMMS and ensure clear handovers.

Skills

Leadership

Supervisory experience

Fault finding

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

Maintenance planning

Education

HNC in Mechanical or Plant Engineering

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Biffa Group in Edmonton is seeking a hands-on Lead Engineer to supervise a shift team at our busy Materials Recovery Facility (MRF). You will drive plant performance, manage maintenance priorities and lead by example to uphold high engineering standards.

The role offers a London Weighting allowance, a 4 on/4 off shift pattern, and opportunities to develop the team and site processes. Salary is £58,000 inclusive of LW allowance.