AddressChanging the way the world thinks 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 Mechanical Craftsman at our Edmonton Recycling MRF.
The hours for this position are Monday to Thursday or Tuesday to Friday (6am - 6pm).
A quick look at the role.
The role holder will effectively and efficiently respond to all operational engineering needs, as directed by the Engineering Supervisor, to reduce operational downtime. To ensure health and safety requirements are always considered and executed.
You will be working alongside a skilled Welder day to day and you will be put through an engineering qualification at a local college which is funded by Biffa.
Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.
- Comply fully with all safety instructions, policies and procedure to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and all others present
- Carry out problem solving activities on the plant and machinery to identify faults and rectify them
- Work in a team to carry out maintenance, both preventative and breakdown, on all equipment on the site to reduce operational down time
- Take part in Root Cause Analysis activities (RCA) to identify the cause of failures and actions to prevent future failures increasing plant up time
- Proactively identify potential faults and improvement opportunities on the plant and equipment to prevent future failures or to identify more efficient methods of work
- Use the CMMS fully as per the company procedures to promote timely reaction to work requests, build equipment history and promote effective stock control and record material usage
- Maintain the workplace, tools and engineering facilities to prevent hazard and risks in the workplace and to promote effective engineering practices
Requirements
Here’s what we require:
- Knowledgeable in mechanical maintenance
- Able to problem solve
- Able to prioritise work
- Computer literate.
Benefits
And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.
- Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow
- Generous pension scheme
- Retail and leisure discounts
- Holiday and travel discounts
- Life cover
Dedicated to diversity.
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.
