MDR & IVC Maintenance Engineer

Biffa Group; Wakefield; Sur place; GBP 44 000 - 54 000; Plein temps

Résumé du poste

Biffa Group in Wakefield is seeking two MDR & IVC Maintenance Engineers to support plant reliability, safety and performance across MDR and IVC operations. You will install, repair, commission, fault-find and maintain with minimal supervision on three-phase electrical systems and equipment testing, contributing to uptime targets.

The role also involves driving continuous improvement, collaborating with the MDR MRF Cleaning Team, and engaging in CMMS-driven PPM and reactive work, with training in

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.
• Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic drawings.
• Good working knowledge of rotating machinery, shaft alignment, and conveyors.
• Competent in use of machine tools and hand tools for maintenance.
• Working knowledge of PTW and LOTO systems.

Responsabilités

• Diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults across plant equipment.
• Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs, installations, and improvements.
• Commission and test-run equipment following installation or maintenance.
• Perform Planned Preventative Maintenance and reactive tasks using CMMS.
• Engage in site training such as MEWP, FLT, Telehandler, and Confined Space Entry.

Connaissances

Mechanical maintenance

Fault-finding

P&IDs reading

Schematic interpretation

PTW/LOTO knowledge

Rotating machinery knowledge

Tools usage

Formation

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Outils

Machine tools

Description du poste

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.

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