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Engineering Systems and Planning Technician

Are you ready to take charge and make a significant impact across our entire organisation?

A quick look at the role.

As the Engineering Systems and Planning Technician, you'll be the go-to expert for managing our CMMS (Pirana) system across all fixed plant assets in the Group. This dynamic role is crucial for work order planning and control, helping our engineering managers keep equipment running smoothly and reliably. You'll be the hero providing customer-focused support to our engineering teams, ensuring they can effectively manage their fixed assets and inventory.

Location: Nationwide (covering approximately 30 major processing locations and 60 smaller sites).

Hours of work: Monday to Friday - Autonomy to manage your own diary - 37.5 hours per week.

Why it’s an opportunity not to be wasted.

Lead the Way: Manage the CMMS (Pirana) system across all fixed plant assets, becoming the central figure in work order planning and control.
Support Excellence: Assist engineering managers in monitoring and controlling equipment reliability, ensuring everything runs like clockwork.
Customer Focus: Provide top-notch support to our engineering teams, helping them manage their fixed assets and inventory with ease.
Nationwide Impact: Cover approximately 30 major processing locations and 60 smaller sites, making a difference across the country.
Training Guru: Train engineering technicians, supervisors, and managers on the use of the CMMS, empowering them with the skills they need.
Audit Pro: Conduct stores audits to ensure compliance and efficiency, driving continuous improvement in stores and inventory management.

Here’s what we require.

Proven experience in managing CMMS systems, preferably Pirana.
Strong understanding of work order planning and control processes.
Excellent training and communication skills.
Experience in conducting audits and implementing continuous improvement processes.
Ability to travel nationwide to cover all designated sites.
Proficiency in CMMS systems (Pirana preferred).
Strong organisational and planning skills.
Excellent communication and training abilities.
Analytical skills for conducting audits and improving processes.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

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

Ongoing career development, training and coaching – Because if you don’t grow, we don’t grow.
Competitive salary and benefits package.
Company car or car allowance.
Retail and leisure discounts.
Holiday and travel discounts.
Nationwide travel and exposure to various processing sites.
Biffa is a Best Companies 1 Star company.
The Group Engineering team was recently awarded a Best Companies 3 Star (World Class) rating.

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.

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What You Should Know About Engineering Systems and Planning Technician, Biffa Waste Services

Are you ready to take charge and make a significant impact at Biffa as the Engineering Systems and Planning Technician? In this exciting role, you'll be the go-to expert for managing our CMMS (Pirana) system, overseeing all fixed plant assets across our group. Your strategic role is pivotal for work order planning and control, enabling our engineering managers to maintain equipment reliability. Imagine being the hero behind the scenes, providing customer-focused support to our engineering teams as they navigate the complexities of asset management. With a nationwide scope, you'll influence approximately 30 major processing locations and 60 smaller sites, making a tangible difference across the country. You’ll manage your own schedule Monday to Friday while working 37.5 hours weekly, enjoying the freedom and autonomy this brings. Your journey includes training technicians and managers on the CMMS, conducting audits to uphold compliance, and driving continuous improvements in processes. With your proven experience in managing CMMS systems, particularly Pirana, strong communication skills, and ability to work both independently and collaboratively, you'll be an essential part of our engineering success. Here at Biffa, you'll thrive with ongoing career development, a competitive salary, and exciting opportunities to travel and learn in diverse environments. Join us in fostering diversity, equity, and inclusion as we work together to create a workplace that truly represents our communities.

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What does an Engineering Systems and Planning Technician do at Biffa?

At Biffa, the Engineering Systems and Planning Technician plays a critical role in managing the CMMS (Pirana) for fixed plant assets. This position focuses on optimizing work order planning and control, ensuring engineering teams maintain equipment reliability across many sites.