Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician, where you will play a vital role in maintaining and improving mechanical and electrical systems. This position offers a competitive salary and the chance to develop your career through ongoing training and coaching. You will be part of a dedicated team that is committed to sustainability and innovation in waste management. With a focus on safety and efficiency, your contributions will help shape the future of waste services while enjoying a range of attractive perks and a supportive work environment.

Benefits

Ongoing career development

Generous pension scheme

Medical and dental scheme

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Hands-on experience with various pumps and conveyor systems.
• Knowledge of basic electrical engineering principles.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and repair mechanical, electrical, and automated systems.
• Diagnose faults and implement effective solutions.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations during maintenance.

Skills

Mechanical Maintenance

Electrical Maintenance

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Troubleshooting

Preventative Maintenance

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Electrical Maintenance Certificate

Tools

PLC Systems

Conveyor Systems

Compressors

Gearboxes

Job description

Help us make a difference as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician based from our site in Brookhurst Wood, West Sussex, RH12 4QD.

£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 Multi Skilled 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.

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 Certificate of Competence.
• 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

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.