Shift Electrical Technician – PLCs, Motors, 4-on/4-off

Biffa Group; Horsham; On-site; GBP 49,000 - 53,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Generous pension scheme

Holiday and travel discounts

Life cover

Career development and training

Job summary

Biffa is hiring a Shift Electrical Technician for our West Sussex MBT/AD facility. The role focuses on maintaining plant availability through proactive maintenance and process improvements on a 4 on 4 off shift (0630–1830, 1830–0630).

The role requires electrical qualification and experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting, with PLC fault-finding skills (Siemens S7 preferred). You will report incidents and uphold high H&S standards.

Qualifications

• Electrical qualification and competency required.
• Experience in manufacturing or industrial maintenance preferred.
• Willingness to comply with H&S standards.

Responsibilities

• Respond to machinery faults and perform reactive maintenance and planned PMs.
• Fault find on PLCs, Siemens S7 knowledge desired.
• Read electrical drawings and interpret MCC layouts.
• Ensure reporting of accidents and maintain housekeeping.
• Drive plant availability and implement process improvements.

Education

HNC Electrical/Electronic Engineering

BS7671 18th edition

Job description

Biffa is hiring a Shift Electrical Technician for our West Sussex MBT/AD facility. The role focuses on maintaining plant availability through proactive maintenance and process improvements on a 4 on 4 off shift (0630–1830, 1830–0630).

The role requires electrical qualification and experience in a manufacturing/industrial setting, with PLC fault-finding skills (Siemens S7 preferred). You will report incidents and uphold high H&S standards.