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From the employer's careers site First seen 27 Oct 2026

MDR & IVC Maintenance Engineer

Salary

£49,000 per annum

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Description

We are seeking two experienced and self-motivated Maintenance Engineers to join our established team, supporting plant reliability, safety, and performance across the MDR and IVC operations.

The role involves carrying out installations, repairs, commissioning, fault finding, and planned and reactive maintenance with minimal supervision, with a basic understanding of three-phase electrical systems and equipment testing.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Work independently and efficiently to diagnose and rectify mechanical and electrical faults across plant equipment.
  • Carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs, installations, and continuous improvement activities.
  • Confidently commission and test-run equipment following installation or maintenance work.
  • Complete Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities and reactive maintenance tasks using the CMMS system and provide detailed technical feedback.
  • Participate in site training and development activities, including MEWP, FLT, Telehandler, and Confined Space Entry training.

Essential Criteria:

  • NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent.
  • Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience within an industrial environment.
  • Experience commissioning, test-running, and fault-finding on industrial plant and equipment.
  • Ability to read and interpret P&IDs, mechanical schematics, pneumatic diagrams, and hydraulic drawings.
  • Good working knowledge of: Rotating machinery, Shaft alignment, Machinery installation and mounting, Conveying systems, Pneumatics & Hydraulics.
  • Competent in the use of machine tools and hand tools associated with maintenance activities.
  • Working knowledge of Permit to Work (PTW) and Lock Out Tag Out (LOTO) systems.

Salary: £49,000 per annum Overtime: Paid at 1.5 times standard rate and double time on Sundays Shift Pattern: 4 On, 3 Off (Monday - Thursday, 6:00pm - 6:00am)

Skills

Required

  • Mechanical Engineering
  • Electrical Systems
  • Fault Finding
  • Maintenance
  • Commissioning
  • Pneumatics
  • Hydraulics
  • Rotating Machinery
  • Shaft Alignment
  • Machinery Installation
  • Conveying Systems

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You apply with the employer directly. Their original posting is here: https://jobs.workable.com/view/noqCQfKfMKih5eTwuGkiyC/mdr-%26-ivc-maintenance-engineer-in-wakefield-at-biffa-waste-services

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