Electrical Maintenance Technician
Biffa Waste Services
Electrical Maintenance Technician
Biffa Waste Services
Integrated UK waste collection, recycling, disposal
Biffa Waste Services · Great Blakenham, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-12
Workplace: on_site
Department: Group Engineering
Help us make a difference as an Electrical Engineer at our Masons MRF Facility in Suffolk.
Day shifts: 06:00 to 16:00 or 07:00 to 17:00
Night shifts: 17:00 to 03:00
One week per month is on nights.
Overtime available at x1.5
Salary: £41,792 per year
The Electrical Engineer will be responsible for effectively and efficiently responding to all electrical engineering and operational maintenance requirements, as directed by the Engineering Supervisor, to minimise downtime and ensure the safe and efficient operation of plant and machinery. The role will focus on electrical maintenance, fault finding and repair, ensuring all health and safety requirements are considered and followed at all times.
Comply fully with all safety instructions, policies and procedures to ensure a safe working environment for yourself and all others present.
Where necessary, supervise contractors and ensure all electrical work is completed safely and to the required standard.
Support the Engineering Supervisor in developing the skills and abilities of other team members.
Carry out electrical fault finding and problem-solving activities on plant and machinery, identifying faults and implementing effective repairs.
Undertake planned preventative maintenance and breakdown repairs across all electrical equipment on site.
Proactively identify potential electrical failures and improvement opportunities to prevent future breakdowns and improve plant reliability.
Carry out maintenance, testing and repairs on motors, control panels, electrical systems, sensors and associated plant equipment.
Diagnose and resolve faults relating to electrical circuits, control systems, motors and instrumentation.
Support the maintenance and troubleshooting of conveyor systems and associated electrical equipment.
Use the CMMS in accordance with company procedures, ensuring maintenance activities, equipment history, work requests and material usage are accurately recorded.
Maintain the workplace, tools and engineering facilities to prevent hazards and promote effective engineering practices.
Level 3 qualification in Electrical Engineering or a related engineering discipline (desirable).
Previous experience in an electrical maintenance engineering role within an industrial, manufacturing or processing environment.
Experience with electrical fault finding, testing and maintenance of industrial plant and machinery.
Good understanding of electrical control systems, motors, sensors and instrumentation (desirable).
Experience maintaining conveyor systems and associated electrical equipment (desirable).
Knowledge of PLCs and control systems (desirable).
Understanding of mechanical maintenance, hydraulics and pneumatics (desirable).
Ability to diagnose and resolve electrical faults effectively and safely.
Candidates with similar job titles will also be considered, including Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Electrical Fitter, Plant Engineer, Shift Engineer, Engineering Technician, Industrial Electrician, Industrial Maintenance Engineer and Reliability Engineer.
And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.
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 11,000+ 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.
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.
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Integrated UK waste collection, recycling, disposal
Biffa Waste Services is a UK-based integrated waste management provider that handles waste collection, recycling, and disposal for businesses. Its services are tailored contracts that cover the full lifecycle of waste, from on-site collection to sorting, treatment, and final disposal. The company operates an extensive UK infrastructure and invests in energy recovery facilities and advanced recycling technologies to recover value from waste and reduce environmental impact. Unlike smaller, niche operators, Biffa differentiates itself through its scale, UK focus, and ability to offer end-to-end solutions under strict regulatory and governance standards. The overarching goal is to advance the circular economy by turning waste into usable materials or energy while delivering reliable, cost-effective solutions for commercial clients and driving sustainable long-term growth.
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