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 10,000+ 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.
Help us make a difference as a Maintenance Technician, based in Redcar, Biffa Polymers are currently constructing phase 2 of the largest and most technically advanced plastic reprocessing plants in the UK.
A quick look at the role.
To support the business as it expands its operations in the North East an exciting opportunity now exists for a number of experienced Maintenance Technician to join the team.
The hours for this position are 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights then 4 off).
Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.
1. Improving machinery and facilities reliability through maintenance activities, modification and good engineering practises
2. Carrying out routine maintenance activities ensuring equipment performance is maintained and optimised
3. Fault finding and repairs in breakdown situations, using engineering drawings and machine manuals
4. Carrying out PPM tasks for all key equipment
5. Assisting the MRO team maintain spare parts stores stock levels & records
6. Undergoing training to maintain or improve competency and skill levels
7. Operating with a degree of autonomy working within the parameters of department deliverables and health and safety legislation.
8. Providing support and assistance to the production and engineering departments as well as improving the service provided by the maintenance department as a whole.
9. Carrying out routine inspections and either repair or report defects to management
Requirements
Here’s what we require:
10. Engineering qualification in electrical or mechanical maintenance
11. Maintaining production machinery
12. Maintaining production machinery
13. Fault finding on mechanical equipment gearboxes, pumps, conveyors etc.
14. Good understanding of engineering and quality standards
15. Ability to work with a minimum of supervision and on own initiative
16. Be able to fault find using electrical drawings
Benefits
And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.
17. Competitive salary
18. Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
19. Generous pension scheme.
20. Medical and dental scheme.
21. Retail and leisure discounts.
22. Holiday and travel discounts.
23. Bike to work scheme