Maintenance Engineer (mechanical bias)

Job Description 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 RoleAs 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 ResponsibilitiesCarry out reactive and planned maintenance to minimise downtimeDiagnose faults and restore machinery to optimal performanceOverhaul, adapt, and improve existing plant and equipmentMechanical maintenance with some basic electrical workReplace bearings, inspect compressors, and maintain hydraulic and pneumatic systemsMaintain conveyors, pipework, hydraulics, pneumatics, and carry out welding tasksIdentify and suggest continuous improvement opportunitiesComplete maintenance documentation accurately and on timeSupport basic site and facility maintenance when requiredWork collaboratively with the wider engineering and production teamsSkills, Knowledge & ExperienceMechanically biased engineer with Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)Minimum 1 year's mechanical maintenance experienceExperience with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, and plant machineryStrong fault-finding and problem-solving skillsComfortable working in a production-driven industrial environmentPrevious experience in recycling, waste, manufacturing, or similar sectors is advantageousFlexible, team-focused approach with a 'right first time' mindsetAwareness of continuous improvement practicesJBRP1_UKTJ

Created: 2026-02-03