Biffa

Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician

Biffa
onsite mid full-time £47,521 - £49,940 Horsham
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First indexed 9 Mar 2026

Description

Help us make a difference as a Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician based from our site in Horsham. £47,521 - £49,940 per annum. Shift Pattern is 2 days, 2 nights and 4 off.

The Multi Skilled Technician will be responsible for maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing a variety of mechanical, electrical, hydraulic, and pneumatic systems within the MBT facility.

Responsibilities

  • Perform scheduled and reactive maintenance on mechanical, electrical, and automated systems including conveyors, shredders, pumps, fans, and other waste processing equipment.
  • Diagnose faults in machinery and systems, identifying root causes and implementing effective solutions to minimise disruptions.
  • Carry out electrical installations and repairs, including work on control systems, motor circuits, switchgear, and PLC systems, ensuring compliance with safety standards.
  • Maintain and repair mechanical systems such as hydraulics, pneumatics, gearboxes, motors, bearings, and rotating machinery.
  • Develop and follow preventative maintenance schedules to improve equipment reliability and reduce breakdowns.
  • Adhere to site health and safety regulations, carry out risk assessments, and ensure all maintenance work is performed safely.
  • Keep accurate records of maintenance activities, including fault findings, parts used, and maintenance schedules, while updating supervisors regularly.
  • Identify and implement improvements in maintenance and operational processes to boost efficiency and safety.

Requirements

  • Relevant backgrounds include: Maintenance Engineer, Multiskilled Engineer, Electrical or Mechanical Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Shift Engineer, or Maintenance Fitter.
  • Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent.
  • Industrial Electrical Maintenance Certificate of Competence.
  • Hands-on experience with:
  • Centrifugal, progressive cavity, and rotary lobe pumps
  • Conveyor belts and screw conveyors
  • Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
  • Basic electrical engineering
  • Compressors, motors, and gearboxes

Benefits

  • Competitive salary
  • Ongoing career development, training and coaching – because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
  • Generous pension scheme.
  • Medical and dental scheme.
  • Retail and leisure discounts.
  • Holiday and travel discounts.
  • Bike to work scheme
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