Changing the way people think about waste.

At Biffa, we love working with waste. Whether we’re turning it into sustainable power, finding new ways to recycle it or simply keeping it off the streets, we believe every day is an opportunity to improve the lives of millions. It’s a view that’s shared by our 11,500+ people around the country, who trust us to provide them with a career that’s always rewarding, often challenging, but never dull. And it’s why we’re the UK’s No. 1 choice for business waste management

Help us make a difference as a Day Shift Fitter at our facility in Leicester.

A quick look at the role.

It is a4 on / 4 off rotating shift pattern. and the hours are 06:00 - 18:00 and 18:00 - 06:00

We are seeking a dedicated Mechanical Fitter to work within our anaerobic digestion plant, responsible for maintaining and repairing a range of machinery including pumps, conveyors, and pipework. You will be working in a dynamic environment where every day offers different challenges as part of a close-knit engineering team.

Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.

• Repairing and maintaining machinery such as pumps, gearboxes, motors, augers, belts, bearings, drives, and pipework associated with the anaerobic digestion process.
• Carrying out Planned Preventative Maintenance (PPM) activities, which include lubrication, oiling, greasing, and changing worn parts on mechanical equipment.
• Fault finding, diagnosing, and repairing mechanical breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Fabricating and welding components as required (MIG welding).
• Working on automated equipment and ensuring the plant is operating at optimal performance.

We welcome applications from:

Multi skilled Engineers, Multi skilled Technicians, Mechanical Engineers, Mechanical Technicians, Electrical Engineers, Electrical Technicians, Maintenance Fitters, Maintenance Engineers and Maintenance Technicians.

Requirements

Here’s what we require:

• Experience in sectors such as recycling, waste management, aggregates, water treatment, or general manufacturing is highly advantageous.
• Proven experience working with automated equipment and carrying out repairs to heavy mechanical systems.

Desirable:

• City & Guilds, NVQ, or BTEC Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Maintenance, Installation, Fabrication, or Fitting (preferably gained through a recognised apprenticeship).
• Experience in fabricating and MIG welding.

Benefits

And here’s why you’ll love it at Biffa.

• 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.
• Plus much more......

Dedicated to diversity.

Being inclusive is core to our culture at Biffa; we believe different ideas, perspectives and backgrounds are key to developing a creative and effective working environment that represents our communities and generates the best outcomes for colleagues, customers and stakeholders, which is why you’ll find us championing diversity, equity and inclusion at every turn.