What is the purpose of this role?

The role is based at our 400 acre Waste Management Park at Waterbeach, about three miles north of Cambridge. The site has a range of services including:

• a state of the art materials recycling facility (MRF) which can process mixed recyclable materials from households and businesses
• Mechanical Biological Treatment facility - this takes all of Cambridgeshire's residual (black bag) waste
• Composting

You'll be required to repair and carry out preventative maintenance on all types of plant and equipment when required. You will be responsible for making sure this is done cost effectively, and the machines are maintained.

What will this role involve?

• Ensure the first-time repair of machines and equipment and that a cost-effective repair is carried out and within budget.
• Ensure that all documentation, Work Orders, service sheets are completed and returned to the supervisor for approval, signature and filing.
• Ensure that all tooling and equipment used complies with current legislation and certification.
• Maintenance of a tidy bench and working area.
• Ensure that all aspects of health and Safety are adhered to and that the QA policy is understood.
• Maintain an up to date competency for the effective repair of vehicles.
• None conformances at QA audits.
• To work safely both individually or with others.

You'll be required to wear the following personal safety equipment:

• Safety Boots
• Overalls
• Reflective Jackets and trousers
• Safety Helmet
• Goggles

What are we looking for?

• Educated to City and Guilds or NVQ levels as appropriate.
• To be trained to City and Guilds or NVQ level in Engineering.
• Team player.
• Able to work on own initiative.
• Tidy and organised.
• Manual Handling.
• COSSH.
• Environmental awareness Tool Box talk.
• IOSH working safely.
• Abrasive wheels.

Why choose Amey?

Amey offers a competitive salary, with a great benefits package. You will be entitled to 24 days annual leave plus 8 days bank holidays on top! We also have a pension plan, retail discounts, salary sacrifice schemes, including childcare vouchers and a Cycle to Work scheme, and dental/health/travel insurance. There is also a potential for overtime to be offered.

About Amey

Fundamental to living our core values is having great people in our business. That's why we believe that Amey is only as great as the people we employ. We place great value on our people and the contribution they make to our business, that's why we aim to offer a competitive benefits package to all of our employees. Working for Amey you will receive a competitive salary and will be able to join our contributory pension scheme. In addition you will be entitled to Company sponsored life assurance and a generous holiday entitlement. You will also be invited to join Amey Choices which offers a range of flexible benefit options and offers additional benefits available throughout the year. Amey is an equal opportunities employer.