Maintenance Technician

Biffa Waste Services; Bridgwater; On-site; GBP 40,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Biffa Waste Services as a Maintenance Technician in Bridgwater, where you will maintain and enhance the performance of our AD plant. Your role will involve troubleshooting, preventive maintenance, and ensuring compliance with safety regulations, contributing to our renewable energy production efforts. Enjoy a competitive salary, ongoing career development, and a supportive work environment dedicated to diversity and inclusion.

Benefits

Ongoing career development, training and coaching

Generous pension scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• 5 years of experience in maintenance within a manufacturing or energy production setting.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Strong understanding of AD plant operations is advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Perform routine inspections and preventive maintenance on AD plant machinery.
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical issues promptly.
• Collaborate with the operations team to schedule maintenance activities.

Skills

Diagnosing mechanical issues

Electrical systems repair

Instrumentation systems

Education

NVQ 3/ONC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Help us make a difference as Maintenance Technician at our site in Bridgwater (Somerset).

The weekly hours are Monday to Friday (37.5 per week).

£39,702 per annum.

A quick look at the role.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be integral to maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing the performance of our AD plant. Your role will encompass the upkeep of machinery, systems, and processes critical to the efficient and continuous operation of the plant, contributing significantly to our renewable energy production.

Your core responsibilities.

• Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on AD plant machinery, including pumps, conveyors, valves, digesters, and associated control systems
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues promptly to minimise downtime and optimise operational efficiency
• Collaborate with the operations team to schedule maintenance activities with minimal disruption to the production process
• Identify and implement improvements to enhance equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety across the plant
• Carry out upgrades or modifications to equipment and systems where necessary to optimise performance
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including equipment history, work orders, and spare parts inventory
• Ensure strict compliance with all health, safety, and environmental regulations at all times

Our essential requirements.

• NVQ 3/ONC in a mechanical or Electrical, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• 5 years of experience in maintenance within a manufacturing, energy production, or similar industrial setting.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Strong understanding of AD plant operations and associated equipment is advantageous
• We welcome applications from candidates with experience in similar roles, including but not limited to: Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Technician, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Multi-Skilled Technician, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Plant Maintenance Technician, Plant Maintenance Engineer, Facilities Maintenance Technician, Facilities Engineer, Service Engineer, Field Service Technician, Field Maintenance Engineer, Shift Maintenance Engineer, Shift Technician, Industrial Maintenance Technician, Industrial Electrician, Engineering Technician, Engineering Operative, Reliability Engineer, Maintenance Fitter, Mechanical Fitter, Electrical Fitter, Instrumentation Technician, Automation Technician, Process Maintenance Technician, Equipment Maintenance Technician, and Engineering Maintenance Assistant.

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

• Competitive salary.
• Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
• Generous pension scheme.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Plus much more...

Changing 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 11,000+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management

Dedicated to diversity.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.