Maintenance Technician (Mechanical Bias)

Biffa; Horsham; On-site; GBP 47,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Join Biffa as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician in Horsham, where you'll maintain and repair a range of critical systems. Enjoy competitive pay and a comprehensive benefits package while working within a dedicated team that values growth, safety, and efficiency.

Benefits

Ongoing career development, training and coaching

Generous pension scheme

Medical and dental scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent required.
• Industrial Electrical Maintenance experience desirable.
• Hands-on experience with various mechanical and electrical systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, and repair mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems.
• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on waste processing equipment.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations and maintain accurate records.

Skills

Mechanical Systems

Electrical Systems

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Troubleshooting

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Centrifugal pumps

Conveyor belts

Compressors

Gearboxes

Job description

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Base pay range

Help us make a difference as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician based from our site in Horsham.

£47,521 - £49,940 (after 3 months) per annum.

Shift Pattern is Monday to Friday with 1 out of 4 Saturday's.

Week one - 06:45 - 14:45

Week two - 14:30 - 22:30

A quick look at the role.

The Technician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems within the MBT facility.

Your Core Responsibilities.

• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and automated systems including conveyors, shredders, pumps, fans, and other waste processing equipment.
• Diagnose faults in machinery and systems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions to minimise disruptions.
• Carry out electrical installations and repairs, including work on control systems, motor circuits, switchgear, and PLC systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
• Maintain and repair mechanical systems such as hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, motors, bearings, and rotating machinery.
• Develop and follow preventative maintenance schedules to improve equipment reliability and reduce breakdowns.
• Adhere to site health and safety regulations, carry out risk assessments, and ensure all maintenance work is performed safely.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, including fault findings, parts used, and maintenance schedules, while updating supervisors regularly.
• Identify and implement improvements in maintenance and operational processes to boost efficiency and safety
  
  
  

Requirements

Our essential Requirements:

• Relevant backgrounds include: Maintenance Engineer, Multiskilled Engineer, Electrical or Mechanical Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Shift Engineer, or Maintenance Fitter.
• Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
• Industrial Electrical Maintenance qualification or experience desirable
• Hands-on experience with:
• Centrifugal, progressive cavity, and rotary lobe pumps
• Conveyor belts and screw conveyors
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• Basic electrical engineering
• Compressors, motors, and gearboxes
  
  
  

Benefits

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
• Medical and dental scheme
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Holiday and travel discounts
• Bike to work scheme
  
  
  

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 11,500 + 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.

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