Waste Management Maintenance Specialist

2 weeks ago


Great Blakenham, Suffolk, United Kingdom Biffa Full time

A Career in Waste Management.

Biffa is a leading provider of waste management services in the UK, with a team of over 10,000 people dedicated to making a positive impact on the environment. As a Waste Management Maintenance Specialist, you will play a critical role in our efforts to turn waste into sustainable power, recycle it, and keep it off the streets.

With a starting salary of £18,090, you will have the opportunity to earn up to £22,000 per year, depending on your progress through the scheme. In this 3-4 year apprenticeship program, you will gain a wide range of skills in electrical, mechanical, and controls engineering. You will spend time both on site and at Colchester Institute on a day release schedule, working closely with our experienced engineers and technicians.

Your responsibilities will include:

  • Carrying out preventive and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment
  • Examining and fault-finding on plant and equipment
  • Servicing activities on a hazardous waste site
  • Ensuring health and safety and environmental compliance

About Biffa.

We are a values-driven organization that prioritizes the well-being of our employees and the environment. We offer a comprehensive benefits package, including ongoing career development, training, and coaching, as well as a generous pension scheme, retail and leisure discounts, holiday and travel discounts, and life cover. Our commitment to sustainability and social responsibility makes us a leader in the waste management industry.



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