Maintenance Engineer

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 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 Maintenance Engineer at our site in Bridgwater (Somerset).

The weekly hours are Monday to Friday (37.5 per week).

A quick look at the role.

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be integral to maintaining, troubleshooting, and enhancing the performance of our AD plant. Your role will encompass the upkeep of machinery, systems, and processes critical to the efficient and continuous operation of the plant, contributing significantly to our renewable energy production.

Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.

• Equipment Maintenance: Perform routine inspections, preventive maintenance, and repairs on AD plant machinery, including pumps, Conveyors, Valves, digesters, and associated control systems.
• Troubleshooting & Repairs: Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation issues promptly to minimize downtime and optimize operational efficiency.
• Maintenance Planning: Collaborate with the operations team to schedule maintenance activities, ensuring minimal disruption to the production process.
• Continuous Improvement: Identify opportunities to enhance equipment reliability, efficiency, and safety. Implement upgrades or modifications as necessary, working toward optimizing plant performance.
• Documentation & Compliance: Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities, including equipment history, work orders, and spare parts inventory. Adhere strictly to health, safety, and environmental regulations.

Requirements

Here’s what we require:

• NVQ 3/ONC in a mechanical or Electrical, or a relevant engineering discipline.
• 5 years of experience in maintenance within a manufacturing, energy production, or similar industrial setting.
• Proficiency in diagnosing and repairing mechanical, electrical, and instrumentation systems.
• Strong understanding of AD plant operations and associated equipment is advantageous

Benefits

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

• Competitive salary.
• 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.
• Bike to work scheme.
• Plus much more…

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.