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Mechanical Maintenance Shift Engineer

Job in Wakefield, West Yorkshire, WF1, England, UK
Listing for: Biffa
Full Time position
Listed on 2026-02-24
Job specializations:
  • Engineering
    Maintenance Technician / Mechanic, Mechanical Engineer
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 44116 GBP Yearly GBP 44116.00 YEAR
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Mechanical Shift Maintenance Engineer

Salary: £44,116.80 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:

  • Maintain maintenance document and drawings to the required standard to ensure legal compliance
  • Use of SCADA and HMI to determine process condition(s) and to aid in fault finding in the event of corrective maintenance or to determine the true reason for process poor performance
  • Reporting of any poor maintenance practices and any deviations from the Maintenance Management Framework and supporting business process standards
  • Use of the CMMS system for any work relating to the maintenance services delivery (Work Orders) and the recording of time, spares and any other resources required to execute the work
  • Assist in mechanical plant upgrades as assigned by Lifecycle Team Manager to ensure CLEER/Capex forms are completed on time and effectively
Requirements

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
Seniority level
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    Entry level
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    Full-time
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  • Industries Technology, Information and Internet

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