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Mechanical Maintenance Shift Engineer

Biffa Waste ServicesWakefield, England🇬🇧United KingdomPosted 16 Jul 2026

Why This Role Stands Out

This Mechanical Maintenance Shift Engineer role offers excellent growth potential within a reputable company known for its commitment to sustainability. You'll thrive here if you possess strong mechanical skills, enjoy fault diagnosis, and are eager to develop new competencies through provided training. With a competitive salary and a structured shift pattern, this is a fantastic opportunity to advance your engineering career.

Quick Overview

Salary
£45.8k/yr
Seniority
Mid Senior
Employment type
Full Time
Work mode
On Site
Location
Wakefield, England, United Kingdom
Posted
7 weeks ago

Job Description

Mechanical Shift Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £45,798.48 per annum

Overtime paid at 1.5 times and double time on a Sunday

Four on, Four off Shifts – 6am-6pm/6pm-6am

This role will work as part of an established maintenance team, driving a safety-first mentality whilst supporting the delivery of the Condition Based Maintenance programme.

You’ll ensure the latest technology is coupled with industry-leading practices to implement efficiency and sustainability in line with company values. Executing planned maintenance activities (inspections, monitoring and routine) and providing the necessary technical feedback to allow improvement to the job plans and task list within the CMMS will form a regular part of your day-to-day duties.


Your key responsibilities:

  • Have Strong Mechanical Skills and assist the shift team with mechanical repairs and electrical repairs if the electrician requires assistance
  • Flexibility to be able to undertake training on site such as MEWP, FLT, Telehandler and Confined Space Entry Training
  • Work with the operations team to diagnose faults in a timely manor to have the plant back operational
  • Use the CMMS system to carry out PPM's and Complete reactive work orders and feedback with detailed information
  • Ensure all accidents and incidents are reported on our Eco Online System

Essential criteria for this role:

• Strong fault diagnosis and rectification on the above detailed systems and equipment

• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering
• The ability to read to a high level of understanding PIDs and mechanical schematics including pneumatics and hydraulics.
• Good working knowledge on rotating machinery, shaft alignment, machinery mounting, service equipment, conveying systems, pneumatics, and hydraulics.
• Competent in the use of machine tools and hand tools that would be expected to be used in maintenance activities.
• Excellent understanding of health, safety, and environmental compliance
• Working knowledge of PTW and LOTO systems

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