Young Biffa armed force leaver doing engineering work for apprenticeship

Engineering Work Experience Opportunity for Armed Forces Leavers - April 2025

Applications for our one-week work experience programme in April are now closed, however, if you are a service leaver please keep an eye out for future updates. 

If you are leaving the armed forces within the next 18 months and considering your next career move, apply for Biffa’s one-week work experience programme. You’ll have the opportunity to work within an existing engineering team and get hands on experience. 

You will find out what it’s like to work in civilian engineering and it will help prepare you for a successful career transition into the private sector. It will also help you decide whether you think a career at Biffa as a Technician, Supervisor or Maintenance Manager could be right for you.

One week work experience opportunity - what's involved?

You, and a small group of armed forces leavers, will gain hands on experience for one week within an operational Biffa facility in the midlands. You will be fully supported by Biffa’s engineering team and will get to experience the following:

Electrical and Mechanical Engineering
working on diverse engineering tasks in both electrical and mechanical fields

Mobile and Shift Experience
experiencing working patterns within civilian engineering
Team management
experiencing this in a civilian setting
Circular economy and Biffa’s role
finding out more about how Biffa is solving environmental challenges
Financial Experience
understanding the financial aspects of engineering projects as well as budgets
Interview and CV Support
helping you to hone your interview skills and ensuring your CV is as effective as possible
Why consider Biffa for your next career move?
With over 100 years of history and more than 11,000 colleagues, Biffa is leading the way in sustainable waste management. Our goal is to help businesses, local authorities and communities to reduce waste by redistributing, recycling and recovering more.

In 2024 our engineering team achieved a three-star (World-Class) rating from Best Companies, based on the feedback of our team members.
I left the 1st Royal Tank Regiment in 2013 having completed an engineering apprenticeship. While I initially found the transition from military to civilian life difficult, I settled well into an engineering role at Biffa. I now support three facilities and although the role is fast-paced I feel supported by both managers and colleagues, many of whom have military experience themselves.
Mark
Engineering Manager, Biffa

Applications for our one-week work experience programme in April are now closed

However, if you are a service leaver and you would like to register your interest for a future work experience week email us below.
Register interest
A variety of processes and facilities await
At Biffa, we understand the skills and discipline that come with a military background. Hundreds of people have transitioned from the armed forces into rewarding roles.

Biffa operates a range of facilities across the UK including:

- Materials Recycling Facilities
- Plastic Recycling Facilities
- Anaerobic Digestion Facilities
- Mechanical and Biological Treatment Facilities
- Polymers Facilities
- Hazardous Waste Facilities
- Construction and Demolition Waste Facilities