Job Description
Reactive Maintenance Engineer
Location: Lincolnshire (Grantham area)Salary: Competitive + benefitsShift 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
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