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  • Posted: Dec 16, 2025
    Deadline: Not specified
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  • Founded in London in 1912, Biffa is a leading UK nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically-driven energy generation services. Through the expertise of our people and investment in technology we promote and deliver sustainable waste management solutions. We provide an essential service to...
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    Mechanical Technician - Shift

    A quick look at the role.

    • The role holder will effectively drive engineering activities at our facility to deliver all operational aspects of the facility. The role holder will be responsible for driving plant availability through ensuring all PPMs, reactive maintenance, engineering, and process improvements are carried out and implemented in a timely manner. The role holder will drive best practice on a shift basis through high engineering, compliance, and H&S standards.

    Your core responsibilities.

    • Tackle machinery issues fast – respond to breakdowns, carry out planned preventative maintenance, and deliver project work across a wide range of mechanical systems and industrial equipment.
    • Hands-on mechanical work – pumps, gearboxes, conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, bearings, shafts, and rotating equipment, with strong fault-finding skills and the ability to read and interpret mechanical drawings.
    • Industrial know-how – experience in manufacturing, industrial, or automated environments, mechanically qualified, and confident with strip-downs, rebuilds, and mechanical fault finding.
    • Engineering precision – align and fit components, overhaul machinery, carry out lubrication and inspection regimes, work with fabrication and welding when required, and maintain top-tier safety and housekeeping standards.

    We would consider anyone with experience in the following roles:

    • Mechanical Engineer, Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias), Multi-skilled Engineer (Mechanical & Electrical), Mechanical Fitter, Mechanical Maintenance Technician, Plant Fitter, Service Engineer (Mechanical), Commissioning Engineer (Mechanical), Mechanical Project Engineer, Mechanical Design Engineer, Rotating Equipment Engineer, Hydraulic Engineer, Pneumatic Engineer, Mechanical Supervisor, Facilities Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias), Mechanical Shift Engineer, Mechanical Plant Engineer, Heavy Plant Mechanic, Industrial Maintenance Engineer, Workshop Engineer.

    Requirements

    Our essential requirements.

    • Mechanical NVQ Level 3 or similar
    • HNC Mechanical Engineering (advantageous)
    • Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment (advantageous)

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