Maintenance Shift Supervisor

Come and be part of the future of engineering and maintenance operations within Biffa.

Location: Edmonton - North London

Salary: £54,715 per annum

Hours of work: 4 on 4 off (2 days, 2 nights and 4 off). 6am/6pm - 6pm/6am.

A quick look at the role

The Shift Engineering Supervisor will supervise and lead the shift team of maintenance technicians to effectively and efficiently respond to all operational engineering needs and prioritising the work load to reduce operational downtime. To lead and develop the maintenance team and ensure health and safety requirements are always considered and executed.

Your core responsibilities

• Supervise a shift team of multi-skilled technicians and contractors to maximise the efficiency and effectiveness of the team and ensure work is carried out to the standard required.
• Support the Engineering Supervisor in the development of other team members skills and abilities.
• Prioritise work on the plant and machinery to meet operational needs and maximise plant uptime.
• Carry out problem solving activities on the plant and machinery to identify faults and rectify them.
• Carry out maintenance, both preventative and breakdown, on all equipment on the site to reduce operational down time.

Our essential requirements.

• Engineering qualifications NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
• Managing or leading a team of Engineers.
• Desirable - Additional relevant qualifications.
• The following job titles that would be considered for this role would be Lead Engineer, Maintenance Supervisor, Operations Supervisor, Technical Lead, Maintenance Manager, Plant Maintenance Supervisor, Production Engineering Supervisor, Manufacturing Supervisor, Process Supervisor, Electrical Supervisor, Mechanical Supervisor, Facilities Engineering Supervisor, Civil Engineering Supervisor, Project Engineering Supervisor, Process Engineering Lead, Shift Supervisor, Engineering Foreman, Engineering Coordinator.

We invest in you.

Senior engineers in Biffa have developed their careers and been promoted within the business. Many have completed degrees / MBAs / L5 or L7 Leadership & management programs whilst working with us.

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

• Generous pension scheme.
• Competitive salary.
• Retail and leisure discounts.
• Holiday and travel discounts.
• Bike to work scheme.

We’re here to change 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.