Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer

Biffa Waste Services· Group Engineering
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📍 Rotherham, England, United KingdomFull time

About this role

Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £48,048.00 per annum

4 on/4 off (days & nights) – 12 hours (6am – 6pm/6pm – 6am)

Overtime paid at 1.5 times

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:

  • Fit & active – the role involves a great deal of 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
  • IT literate – comfortable using business software and systems
  • Full UK car driving licence and live within a 20-mile radius of site
  • Experience of FMCG type environment

What do we offer you?

  • A competitive salary
  • Enhanced employer contribution pension plan
  • 23 days’ annual leave entitlement including statutory holidays
  • Numerous opportunities for career development, we have a history of promoting from within
  • Access to our wellbeing and reward platform from Day 1

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the salary disclosed for the Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer position at Biffa Waste Services?
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Where is the Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer position at Biffa Waste Services located?
This Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer role at Biffa Waste Services is based in Rotherham, England, United Kingdom. The position is listed as on-site or hybrid. Check the full job description or apply directly to confirm the work arrangement.
Is the Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer role at Biffa Waste Services full-time or part-time?
This is listed as a Full time position. It is posted as a Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer role in the Group Engineering department at Biffa Waste Services.
Which team or department does the Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer at Biffa Waste Services belong to?
This Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer position is part of the Group Engineering department at Biffa Waste Services. See the full job description for more information about the team structure and responsibilities.
How do I apply for the Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer position at Biffa Waste Services?
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When was the Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer job at Biffa Waste Services posted?
This Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer position at Biffa Waste Services was posted on Aug 24, 2026. Apply as soon as possible — early applications are often reviewed first.
Electrical Shift Maintenance Engineer
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