MDR & IVC Maintenance Engineer

Biffa Waste Services; Wakefield; On-site; GBP 44,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa is seeking two experienced MDR & IVC Maintenance Engineers to join our Wakefield site. You will support plant reliability, safety and performance across MDR and IVC operations, carrying out installations, repairs, commissioning, fault finding and both planned and reactive maintenance with minimal supervision.

Essentials include NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent, strong experience with rotating machinery and fault-finding in an industrial setting, plus the ability to read

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience in an industrial environment.
• Experience commissioning, test-running and fault-finding on industrial plant and equipment.

Responsibilities

• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults across plant equipment.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs, installations and continuous improvement activities.
• Commission and test-run equipment following installation or maintenance work.
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities using CMMS and provide technical feedback.
• Participate in site training, MEWP, FLT, Telehandler and Confined Space Entry training.

Skills

Fault finding

Mechanical maintenance

Industrial environment

Pneumatics & Hydraulics

Reading P&IDs / schematics

Rotating machinery

Shaft alignment

Machinery installation

Conveying systems

PTW / LOTO awareness

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent

Tools

CMMS system

Electrical test equipment

Job description

MDR & IVC Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £49,000 per annum

Overtime: Paid at 1.5 times standard rate and double time on Sundays

Shift Pattern: 4 On, 3 Off (Monday - Thursday, 6:00pm - 6:00am)

About the Role

We are seeking two experienced and self-motivated Maintenance Engineers to join our established team, supporting plant reliability, safety, and performance across the MDR and IVC operations. Candidates must be capable of carrying out installations, repairs, commissioning, fault finding, and planned and reactive maintenance with minimal supervision, with a basic understanding of three-phase electrical systems and equipment testing. The role also involves supporting continuous improvement activities and working alongside the MDR MRF Cleaning Team to maximise maintenance efficiency and plant uptime.

Key Responsibilities

• Work independently and efficiently to diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults across plant equipment.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs, installations, and continuous improvement activities.
• Confidently commission and test-run equipment following installation or maintenance work.
• Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities and reactive maintenance tasks using the CMMS system and provide detailed technical feedback.
• Participate in site training and development activities, including MEWP, FLT, Telehandler, and Confined Space Entry training.

Essential Criteria

• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
• Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience within an industrial environment.
• Experience commissioning, test-running, and fault-finding on industrial plant and equipment.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic drawings.
• Good working knowledge of: Rotating machinery, Shaft alignment, Machinery installation and mounting, Conveying systems, Pneumatics & Hydraulics
• Competent in the use of machine tools and hand tools associated with maintenance activities.
• Working knowledge of Permit to Work (PTW) and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) systems.

Biffa – we’re 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.

We believe different ideas, perspective and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment which is why you’ll find us championing diversity and equality at every turn.