Lead Maintenance Operative

Keep Biffa moving – take charge as Lead Maintenance Operative

• Hours: Monday to Friday, 07:00 – 16:30 (45 hours per week)
• Pay: £38,563.20 + allowance
• Annual Salary: Approx. £39,950

A quick look at the role.

To undertake all duties to refurbish waste containers in a production targeted workshop/depot environment whilst reporting to the CDC Manager.

Your core responsibilities.

• Lead the inspection, repair, and maintenance of trade waste bins to company standards, including replacing lids, wheels, and other parts.
• Oversee and carry out regular washing and cleaning of various sized wheeled containers.
• Use power tools and equipment safely and correctly to complete maintenance and repair tasks.
• Perform or coordinate basic welding tasks where required (training can be provided).
• Take responsibility for maintaining a clean, safe, and organised workshop and yard area.
• Promote and follow all health and safety guidelines, supporting the team in a physically demanding environment.

Our essential requirements.

• Be comfortable running a small team in the supervisors absence.
• Previous experience within a workshop environment.
• Previous experience of working in a production targeted environment.
• Previous experience of using air tools and power tools in a workshop environment.

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

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.

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.