Shift Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Biffa Waste Services; London; On-site; GBP 53,000; Full time

Job summary

Biffa Waste Services is seeking a Shift Electrical Technician for their Edmonton operational site. In this role, you'll ensure the plant operates efficiently by performing maintenance tasks and supervising electrical work. You'll be part of a collaborative team dedicated to health and safety, with opportunities for personal and professional growth.

Benefits

Generous pension scheme

Medical and dental scheme

Ongoing career development and training

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Qualifications

• Qualified in electrical engineering with strong technical knowledge.
• Computer literate, experienced in Microsoft Office and email systems.
• Exceptional communication skills and commitment to health and safety.

Responsibilities

• Perform preventative and reactive maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Oversee safety procedures and compliance on site.
• Provide guidance and training to team members and contractors.

Skills

Problem-solving

Root cause analysis

Electrical maintenance

Teamwork

Health and safety commitment

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Electrical Engineering

16th, 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671)

Job description

Help us make a difference as a Shift Electrical Technician based from our Operational site in Edmonton.

The hours of work are 4 days on 4 days off, 2 days 2 nights, 12 hr shifts.

£52,200 per annum

A quick look at the role:

As an Electrical Technician, you’ll be part of a skilled maintenance team working alongside other Electrical and Mechanical Technicians to keep our plant running safely and efficiently. You’ll be responsible for carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance, with a strong focus on reducing operational downtime. Health and safety will be at the heart of everything you do, and you’ll play a key role in ensuring all work meets required standards. You’ll take direction from the Engineering Supervisor and respond to the site’s operational engineering needs with professionalism and urgency.

Your core responsibilities.

• Supporting the Engineering Supervisor in the development of other team members skills and abilities.
• Maintaining the workplace, tools and engineering facilities to prevent hazard and risks in the workplace and to promote effective engineering practices.
• Complying fully with all safety instructions, policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for all staff.
• Supervising a team of contractors where necessary to ensure work carried out is to the required standard.
• Carrying out problem solving activities on the plant and machinery to identify faults and rectify them.
• Carrying out maintenance, both preventative and breakdown on all equipment at site to reduce operational downtime.
• Conduct Root Cause Analysis activities (RCA) to identify the cause of failures and actions to prevent future failures increasing plant up time.
• Proactively identifying potential faults and improvement opportunities on the plant equipment to prevent future failures or to identify more efficient methods of working

Our essential requirements.

• NVQ Level 3 or similar qualification in Electrical Engineering; qualified in 16th, 17th or 18th Edition Wiring Regulations (BS7671); strong knowledge of electrical maintenance; computer literate with experience using Microsoft Office and email systems.
• Ability to plan, organise, and prioritise tasks effectively; strong problem-solving and root cause analysis skills; able to manage routine and scheduled activities with consistency.
• Exceptional written and verbal communication skills; committed to working effectively within a team and sharing technical knowledge where required.
• Strong personal commitment to health and safety; proactive approach to learning new skills and continuous improvement.
• We would also consider candidates currently working in a similar field, such as: Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Fitter, Industrial Electrician, Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician, Control Systems Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Engineer, Electrical Installation Technician, Panel Wiring Technician, Instrumentation Technician, Automation Technician, Service Engineer (Electrical), Facilities Maintenance Electrician, Building Services Electrician, Power Distribution Technician, Electrical Assembly Technician, Electrical Testing Technician, Electrical Systems Technician, Shift Maintenance Electrician, Electrical Site Engineer.

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa:

• You’ll be joining a growing company that is already an industry leader and has a clear purpose
• We have a collaborative and inclusive culture
• 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
• Plus much more...

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 inclusion

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.