Plant Availability Expert

1 week ago


Seaham, Durham, United Kingdom Biffa Full time
Expert in Industrial Maintenance

We are seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to drive plant availability through timely maintenance, engineering, and process improvements. As a key member of Biffa's Future Engineering and Maintenance Team, you will be responsible for ensuring high operational availability and efficient breakdown repair service.

About the Position
  • Developing and implementing planned preventative maintenance and inspection programs to minimize downtime and optimize equipment performance.
  • Liaising with external contractors on specific repairs/maintenance work to ensure seamless execution.
  • Maintaining a safe working environment by staying up-to-date with health & safety and environmental legislation and company policies.

Main Tasks:

  • Maintaining production machinery to ensure optimal performance and efficiency.
  • Resolving technical issues promptly by fault finding in control panels on PLCs, VSDs, and relay logic circuits.
Our Offer
  • A competitive salary: £46,460 per annum.
  • Ongoing career development, training, and coaching to enhance your skills and expertise.
  • A generous pension scheme and medical and dental scheme for your well-being.
  • Retail and leisure discounts, holiday and travel discounts, and bike to work scheme for a better work-life balance.
About Us

Biffa is the UK's number one waste management company, passionate about changing the way people think about waste. We believe every day is an opportunity to make a difference.

Diversity and Inclusion

We believe in creating an inclusive and diverse working environment at Biffa, where everyone can thrive and contribute to our success.



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