Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Biffa; London; On-site; GBP 46,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading waste management company in North London is seeking a Shift Engineering Supervisor. This role involves supervising a team of maintenance technicians, prioritising work to enhance plant uptime, and ensuring health and safety standards. Candidates must have NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent with experience in team management. The position offers a competitive salary and growth opportunities within the company.

Benefits

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Engineering qualifications NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Experience managing or leading a team of Engineers.

Responsibilities

• Supervise a shift team of multi-skilled technicians.
• Support the Engineering Supervisor in team development.
• Prioritise work to meet operational needs and maximise uptime.
• Identify and rectify faults on plant and machinery.
• Perform preventative and breakdown maintenance.

Skills

Team management

Problem solving

Maintenance skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Engineering or equivalent

Job description

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Come and be part of the future of engineering and maintenance operations within Biffa.

Location: Edmonton - North London

Salary: £54,715 per annum

Hours of work: 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights and 4 off). 6am/6pm - 6pm/6am.

A quick look at the role

The Shift Engineering Supervisor will supervise and lead the shift team of maintenance technicians to effectively and efficiently respond to all operational engineering needs and prioritising the work load to reduce operational downtime. To lead and develop the maintenance team and ensure health and safety requirements are always considered and executed.

Your core responsibilities

• Supervise a shift team of multi-skilled technicians and contractors to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the team and ensure work is carried out to the standard required.
• Support the Engineering Supervisor in the development of other team members skills and abilities.
• Prioritise work on the plant and machinery to meet operational needs and maximise plant uptime.
• Carry out problem solving activities on the plant and machinery to identify faults and rectify them.
• Carry out maintenance, both preventative and breakdown, on all equipment on the site to reduce operational down time.

Requirements

• Engineering qualifications NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Managing or leading a team of Engineers.
• The following job titles that would be considered for this role would be Lead Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Technical Lead, Maintenance Manager, Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Production Engineering Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Process Supervisor, Electrical Supervisor, Mechanical Supervisor, Facilities Engineering Supervisor, Civil Engineering Supervisor, Project Engineering Supervisor, Process Engineering Lead, Shift Supervisor, Engineering Foreman, Engineering Coordinator.

We invest in you.

Senior engineers in Biffa have developed their careers and been promoted within the business. Many have completed degrees / MBAs / L5 or L7 Leadership & management programs whilst working with us.

And here's why you'll love it at Biffa.

• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme.

We’re here to change the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull.