Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician

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

Job summary

Join a leading company as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician in Horsham. This role involves maintaining and repairing mechanical and electrical systems. Enjoy a competitive salary and a range of benefits while contributing to a sustainable future.

Benefits

Competitive salary

Ongoing career development

Generous pension scheme

Medical and dental schemes

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike to work scheme

Qualifications

• Experience with mechanical and electrical systems maintenance.
• Hands-on experience with pumps and conveyor systems.

Responsibilities

• Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on various systems.
• Diagnose faults and implement solutions.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Electrical Engineering

Maintenance

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatic Systems

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Industrial Electrical Maintenance Certificate of Competence

Tools

Conveyor Systems

Rotary Lobe Pumps

Centrifugal Pumps

Compressors

Gearboxes

Job description

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

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

Shift Pattern: Monday to Friday with 1 out of 4 Saturdays.

Week one: 06:45 - 14:45

Week two: 14:30 - 22:30

The Role

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

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, identify root causes, and implement solutions to minimise disruptions.
• Carry out electrical installations and repairs on control systems, motor circuits, switchgear, and PLC systems, ensuring safety compliance.
• 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.
• Adhere to health and safety regulations, conduct risk assessments, and ensure safe maintenance practices.
• Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, fault findings, parts used, and schedules; update supervisors regularly.
• Identify and implement process improvements to enhance efficiency and safety.

Requirements

Essential qualifications and experience include:

• Backgrounds such as 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.
• Experience with conveyor belts and screw conveyors.
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems.
• Basic electrical engineering skills.
• Experience with compressors, motors, and gearboxes.

Benefits

Why you'll love working at Biffa:

• Competitive salary
• Ongoing career development, training, and coaching
• Generous pension scheme
• Medical and dental schemes
• Retail and leisure discounts
• Holiday and travel discounts
• Bike to work scheme

At Biffa, we are committed to diversity and inclusion, fostering a creative and effective working environment that reflects our communities. Join us in changing the way people think about waste and making a positive impact every day.