Mechanical Technician - Shift
Biffa Waste ServicesEngland, United Kingdom
Posted October 13, 2025
44000 - 44000 GBP year
Full Time
About the Company
Founded in London in 1912, Biffa is a leading UK nationwide integrated waste management business providing collection, treatment, recycling and technologically-driven energy generation services. Through the expertise of our people and investment in technology we promote and deliver sustainable waste management solutions. We provide an essential service to satisfy the business needs of our commercial, industrial and public sector customers throughout the UK, and help them to meet their legal obligations and corporate responsibility commitments. We employ 10,000 people and collect waste from thousands of businesses and millions of households across the UK each day. Our surplus food redistribution partnership with Company Shop Group, and our environmental work with BiffaAward and Waste Aid, also have wider benefits for the UK and beyond. Since 2002 we’ve reduced our carbon emissions by 70 per cent and aim to be net zero by 2050.
Job Description
Biffa is seeking a Mechanical Technician to drive engineering activities at their Green Energy facility in Hull. This is a Shift rota (2 days/2 nights/4 off) role, requiring responsibility for plant availability and operational aspects, maintenance of machinery, and adherence to H&S standards. The role focuses on delivering operational aspects of the facility and driving engineering activities. Key responsibilities include machinery issues, mechanical work, and engineering precision.
Requirements
- Mechanical NVQ Level 3 or similar
- HNC Mechanical Engineering (advantageous)
- Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, and rotating equipment (advantageous)
- Industrial knowledge in manufacturing/industrial environment, mechanically qualified
- Experience in manufacturing, industrial, or automated environments
Benefits
- Ongoing career development
- Training and coaching
- Pension scheme
- Retail and leisure discounts
- Life cover
- Changing the way people think about waste