Our client is looking for a reactive maintenance engineer to join its established engineering team at a high-volume processing facility in Grantham. This is a hands-on role suited to a mechanically biased engineer who enjoys working in a fast-paced, production-led environment and taking ownership of plant reliability and performance.
The position is based on a continental shift pattern of 4 on 4 off, days and nights.
The Role
As a Reactive Maintenance Engineer, you will be responsible for ensuring the safe and efficient operation of a wide range of industrial plant and machinery used within recycling operations.
The role combines reactive fault finding with planned preventative maintenance and continuous improvement activities.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out reactive and planned maintenance to minimise downtime
Diagnose faults and restore machinery to optimal performance
Overhaul, adapt, and improve existing plant and equipment
Mechanical maintenance with some basic electrical work
Replace bearings, inspect compressors, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systems
Maintain conveyors, pipework, hydraulics, pneumatics, and carry out welding tasks
Identify and suggest continuous improvement opportunities
Complete maintenance documentation accurately and on time
Support basic site and facility maintenance when required
Work collaboratively with the wider engineering and production teams
Skills, Knowledge & Experience
Mechanically biased engineer with Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
Minimum 1 year's mechanical maintenance experience
Experience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and plant machinery
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Comfortable working in a production-driven industrial environment
Previous experience in recycling, waste, manufacturing, or similar sectors is advantageous
Flexible, team-focused approach with a 'right first time' mindset
Awareness of continuous improvement practices
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- Location:
- United Kingdom
- Job Type:
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FullTime
- Category:
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Engineering