Biffa Waste Services

Integrated UK waste collection, recycling, disposal

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance and Reliability EngineeringConfirmed live in the last 24 hours

Full-timeRotherham, UKNo salary listedIn-person

About the Job

Requirements

Experience with planned and reactive maintenance on conveyors, magnet belts, and eddy current separators in enclosed or restricted spaces, and with working on overhead cranes at height.
A recognized apprenticeship and relevant qualifications at ONC/BTEC NVQ Level 3 discipline level, with an electrical bias, as a multi-skilled engineer.
BS 7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification.
Experience working on single-phase and three-phase AC and DC systems.
Knowledge of waste-processing equipment is preferred.
Experience in an FMCG-type environment.

Responsibilities

Diagnose running faults and ensure effective repairs and improvements are completed within the minimum timescale.
Carry out planned and reactive maintenance.
Carry out plant upgrades and modifications to required standards.
Record all work carried out in the computerized maintenance management system.
Develop and implement planned preventative maintenance and inspection programs to minimize downtime, record recurrent faults, and engineer solutions.
Anticipate machine failures and recommend or implement changes to prevent recurrence and reduce downtime.
Maintain SHEQ standards and complete related documentation.
Work with the management team to build employee motivation and commitment and develop a contract team capable of exceeding contract targets.
Assist the maintenance department with identifying annual lifecycle requirements and preparing capital applications and business case papers for non-lifecycle capital purchases.
Take a proactive approach to fault-finding and continuous-improvement initiatives.

Desired Qualifications

Knowledge of waste-processing equipment.

Electrical Maintenance Engineer - Days (3 month FTC)

Biffa Waste Services · Rotherham, United Kingdom · Full-time · Posted 2026-11-03

Workplace: on_site

Department: Group Engineering

Description

Electrical Maintenance Engineer

Monday to Friday

3 Month Fixed Term Contract

A Quick Look at the Role

In this role you will be responsible for primarily electrical maintenance inspections and routine repairs within all areas of the site to ensure utmost reliability and safety whilst reducing downtime events on critical assets. Working as part of a small team means flexibility is a must along with willingness to perform tasks outside of the role description.

Your Core Responsibilities:

Diagnosis of running faults and ensuring effective repairs and improvements are conducted within minimum time scale
Carrying out planned and reactive maintenance practices
Carrying out plant upgrades and modifications to the required standards
Reporting through computerised maintenance management system all work carried out
Development and implementation of the programme of planned preventative maintenance and inspection to minimise downtime, provide records of recurrent faulting and engineered solutions to these issues
Anticipate machine failures and make such changes or recommendations to prevent reoccurrence to reduce downtime to a minimum
Ensuring SHEQ standards are strictly maintained, and all related documentation is completed
Drive a culture / mind-set together with the management team that builds employee motivation and commitment and develop a contract team capable of overreaching the contract targets
Assist the maintenance department in identifying annual lifecycle requirements, preparation of capital applications and business case papers for non-lifecycle capital purchases
A proactive approach to fault finding and continuous improvement initiatives

Our Essential Requirements:

Experience dealing with planned & reactive maintenance on conveyors, magnet belts, eddy current separators in enclosed/restricted spaces & working on overhead cranes (Working at Height).
Recognised Apprenticeship, Electrical bias Multi Skilled Engineer with relevant qualifications ONC/BTEC NVQ 3 discipline level (Elec Bias)
BS7671 18th Edition Wiring Regulation Qualifications
Experience working on single and 3-phase AC and DC systems
Waste Processing equipment knowledge preferable
Experience of FMCG type environment

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About the Company

Biffa Waste Services

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.

Company size: 1,001-5,000
Company stage: IPO
Headquarters: High Wycombe, United Kingdom
Founded: 1912

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