Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Wakefield
Client: Biffa
Location: Wakefield, United Kingdom
Job Category: Other
EU work permit required: Yes
Job Reference: ef217a404b20
Job Views: 6
Posted: 19.08.2025
Expiry Date: 03.10.2025
Job Description
Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer - South Kirkby, Wakefield
Salary: £45,000 per annum
Overtime paid at times and double time on Sundays
4 on, 4 off, days and nights, 12-hour shifts
In this role, you’ll ensure the latest technology is coupled with industry-leading practices to implement efficiency and sustainability in line with company values. Executing planned maintenance activities (inspections, monitoring, and routine) and providing the necessary technical feedback to improve job plans and task lists within the CMMS will form a regular part of your duties.
Your key responsibilities
* Maintain maintenance documents and drawings to the required standard to ensure legal compliance.
* Diagnose complex electrical, control, fibre, and Profibus communication issues.
* Report any poor maintenance practices and deviations from the Maintenance Management Framework and supporting business process standards.
* Use the CMMS system for work orders and record time, spares, and resources required to execute work.
* Assist in mechanical plant upgrades as assigned by the Lifecycle Team Manager, ensuring CLEER/Capex forms are completed on time and effectively.
Essential criteria for this role
* Strong fault diagnosis and rectification skills on control systems (PLCs, SCADA, etc.) and electrical systems from 24V up to 415V.
* Good working knowledge of electrical installations, testing, lighting maintenance, and inspection/testing of electrical equipment. Competent in using testing equipment and hand tools used in maintenance activities.
* Excellent understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance.
* Working knowledge of Electricity At Work Regulations (EaWR 1989), PTW, and LOTO systems.
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