Maintenance Engineer
Biffa Waste Services
Maintenance Engineer
Biffa Waste Services
Integrated UK waste collection, recycling, disposal
Biffa Waste Services · Great Blakenham, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-06
Workplace: on_site
Department: Group Engineering
Help us make a difference as a Mechanical 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 Mechanical Engineer will be responsible for effectively and efficiently responding to all mechanical 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 mechanical 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 mechanical 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 mechanical 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 mechanical equipment on site.
Proactively identify potential mechanical failures and improvement opportunities to prevent future breakdowns and improve plant reliability.
Carry out maintenance and repairs on conveyor systems, bearings, gearboxes, motors, pumps and associated mechanical equipment.
Undertake welding and fabrication work where required to support plant maintenance and repairs.
Apply knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics when diagnosing and resolving mechanical faults.
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 Mechanical Engineering, Plant Maintenance or a related engineering discipline (desirable).
Previous experience in a mechanical maintenance engineering role within an industrial, manufacturing or processing environment.
Experience maintaining and repairing conveyor systems and associated plant equipment (desirable).
Welding and fabrication experience (desirable).
Good working knowledge of hydraulics and pneumatics (desirable).
Ability to fault-find, diagnose and resolve mechanical issues effectively.
Understanding of electrical and instrumentation maintenance (desirable).
Candidates with similar job titles will also be considered, including Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Plant Engineer, Shift Engineer, Engineering Technician, Industrial Maintenance Engineer and Reliability Engineer.
Benefits
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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