Shift Maintenance Fitter

Biffa Waste Services; Cannock Chase; On-site; GBP 41,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking company dedicated to transforming waste into sustainable power. As a key player in engineering and maintenance operations, you'll ensure high operational availability while promoting best practices in health and safety. This role offers a competitive salary, ongoing career development, and a chance to make a positive impact on communities. Be part of a diverse team that values inclusivity and innovation, and help shape the future of waste management.

Benefits

Ongoing career development

Generous pension scheme

Medical and dental schemes

Retail and leisure discounts

Holiday and travel discounts

Bike-to-work scheme

Qualifications

• 2+ years of experience as an Electrical or Mechanical Fitter.
• Ability to meet KPIs and deliver continuous improvements.

Responsibilities

• Maximize plant availability through effective repairs and maintenance.
• Implement planned preventative maintenance to minimize downtime.

Skills

Electrical Fitting

Mechanical Fitting

Preventative Maintenance

Process Improvement

Health & Safety Compliance

Job description

Come and be part of the future of engineering and maintenance operations within Biffa.

Location: Cannock

Salary: £40,330 (including 10% shift allowance)

Hours of work: 4 days on, 4 days off, 4 nights on, 4 nights off / 07:00 to 19:00 (Days), 19:00 to 07:00 (Nights)

Role Overview

The role holder will be responsible for maximizing plant availability by ensuring timely completion of PPMs, reactive maintenance, engineering tasks, and process improvements. They will promote best practices daily through high engineering standards, compliance, and health & safety adherence.

Core Responsibilities

1. Ensure high operational availability and efficient breakdown repairs by diagnosing faults and conducting effective repairs and improvements promptly.
2. Develop and implement planned preventative maintenance and inspection programs to minimize downtime, record recurrent faults, and develop engineered solutions.
3. Perform minor maintenance operations on plant and equipment.
4. Coordinate with external contractors for specific repairs and maintenance work.
5. Stay updated on health & safety and environmental legislation and company policies to ensure standards and best practices are followed.

Essential Requirements

1. At least 2 years’ experience as an Electrical or Mechanical Fitter, or similar role, preferably in a green waste or water treatment plant.
2. Proven ability to meet and work towards KPIs.
3. Track record of delivering continuous improvements in an operational setting.
4. Experience in implementing new processes and developments.
5. Suitable job titles include Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Shift Electrician, Maintenance Technician, Shift Engineer, among others.

Why Join 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.
• And much more...

Our Mission

We aim to change perceptions of waste by turning it into sustainable power, enhancing recycling efforts, and keeping communities clean. Our 11,500+ employees are dedicated to making a positive impact every day.

Commitment to Diversity

We value inclusivity and believe diverse ideas, perspectives, and backgrounds foster a creative and effective workplace. We actively promote diversity, equity, and inclusion in all aspects of our work.