Location: Lincolnshire (Grantham area)
Salary: Competitive + benefits
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (12-hour shifts, days)

The Role

Were working with a well-established industrial recycling and processing business operating a high-volume, 24/7 facility. Theyre looking for a hands-on Reactive Maintenance Engineer to support plant reliability and keep operations running smoothly.

This is a mechanically biased role with some electrical exposure, focused on reactive and planned maintenance across a range of heavy plant equipment. Ideal for someone who enjoys fault-finding in a fast-paced, production-led environment.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and keep plant operational
• Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
• Fault finding, repair and overhaul of mechanical equipment
• Work on conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors and associated plant
• Replace components such as bearings, motors, valves etc.
• Assist with plant improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
• Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately
• Support general site maintenance when required

Requirements

• Mechanically biased with Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
• Experience working on industrial plant machinery (conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics etc.)
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
• Comfortable working in a fast-paced, heavy industrial or processing environment
• Able to work independently and as part of a team
• Flexible and adaptable approach to shifts and workload

Working Environment

• Busy industrial processing site
• Exposure to noise, dust and heavy machinery
• PPE provided

Benefits

• Competitive salary
• Company pension
• Generous holiday allowance
• Life assurance
• Employee assistance programme
• Retail, gym and lifestyle discounts
• Cycle to work scheme
• Free on-site parking