Electrical Engineer 18th Edition - Balers & Conveyors
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Position Overview & Specifications
Electrical Service Engineer - Balers and Conveyors
Whitham Mills Engineering specialises in fully automatic recyclables baling, conveying and sorting systems for some on the UK’s largest retailers and waste companies:
- Biffa and Veolia
- Distribution Centres - JD Sports, Tesco, Boohoo, ASOS
- Local Government
Our engineering support services include:
- Installation, commissioning, and training
- Breakdown response
- Regular, planned preventative maintenance
- Decommissioning
- Design and manufacture of new equipment
We supply all types of waste equipment including fully automated balers, conveyor systems, shredders, and recyclables sorting systems.
The role comes with significant amounts of overtime hours and enhanced overtime pay (1.5x and 2x hourly rate).
The basic full-time hours are 39hrs per week (Mon – Thurs 8.00am – 17:00pm, Fri 8.00am – 17.00pm including ½ hour for lunch) but the job also includes enhanced overtime rates and will require staying away from time-to-time. The position requires the candidate to be on call 1 in 7.
Phone, Tablet, credit card and company van supplied.
Main purpose of the job:
Working closely with the other service/installation engineering team members to carry out:
- Installation of baler, conveyors and waste sorting equipment.
- Service inspection of equipment in line with service check sheets/procedures.
- Electrical breakdown and fault finding on recycling equipment.
- Electrical repairs and refurbishment of Recycling equipment.
- Training of safe operation in the use of recycling equipment.
Main duties will include:
- Working safely and to the required standards.
- Working alone or as a team member.
- Servicing, breakdown, repairs and installation of Recycling and Waste handling equipment.
- Completing job reports / check sheets and emailing to the office on completion of jobs.
- Communicate with customer of faults, parts, repairs and work carried out and required.
The successful applicant will need to demonstrate the following attributes:
- Full, clean driving license.
- Self-Motivated and reliable.
- Communicate both face to face and over the telephone in a confident friendly manner.
Job Types: Full-time, Permanent
Salary: From £50,000.00 per year
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
Supplemental pay types:
- Commission pay
Experience:
- Waste Conveyors: 3 years (required)
Work Location: Remote
Application deadline: 09/04/2023
Reference ID: WME-210
Candidate Selection & Onboarding Process
Application & Resume Screening
Submit your tailored CV/Resume directly to the talent acquisition portal.
Technical & Competency Interviews
Virtual interviews with the hiring manager and multidisciplinary team.
Formal Offer & Benefits Negotiation
Written agreement outlining compensation, equity, retirement vesting, and relocation allowances.
Onboarding & Corporate Integration
Equipment provisioning, team orientation, and commencement of duties.
United Kingdom Right to Work & Skilled Worker Visa Guide
Employment in the United Kingdom requires legal Right to Work verified under the Home Office Points-Based Immigration System:
Sponsoring employers must hold an active Home Office A-rated Sponsor License and assign a valid Certificate of Sponsorship (CoS). Role must meet the general minimum salary threshold (£38,700) or occupation going rate.
Continuous employment under Skilled Worker status establishes eligibility for Indefinite Leave to Remain (ILR) after 5 continuous years, leading to British Citizenship.
Candidate Preparation Blueprint: General
Based on transatlantic hiring benchmarks for Electrical Engineer 18th Edition - Balers & Conveyors roles across Whitham Mills Engineering Limited's corporate sector, successful applicants typically excel across three core dimensions:
Demonstrated portfolio evidence, architecture/system design case studies, or validated professional certifications directly applicable to General.
STAR method competency responses highlighting cross-functional leadership, conflict resolution, and delivering measurable enterprise ROI under tight timelines.
Total compensation expectation aligned within the benchmarked £50,000 - £50,000 bracket, including retirement vesting and health parity.
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