CS 32555
Mechanical Maintenance Engineer - Day Shift & Night Shifts Available
RECYCLING/WASTE INDUSTRY EXPERENCE REQUIRED
Peterborough
£46,000 - £53,000 + Overtime
Are you the kind of engineer who hates standing still?
Do you love solving problems, getting stuck in, and keeping machines running at their best?
If that's you, keep reading.
Our client own and operate a busy recycling facility in Cambridgeshire, and they're on a mission: turning waste into something valuable. To do that, their plant runs day and night - and they need skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineers to keep it all moving.
This isn't a sit-back-and-watch job. It's hands-on. It's fast-paced. And it's your chance to join an industry that's not only secure but also making a real difference for the future.
What You'll Do
Get hands-on fixing, maintaining, and improving plant machinery
Tackle breakdowns head-on and keep downtime to a minimum
Keep on top of planned maintenance so the whole site runs like clockwork
Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, motors, and more
Be part of a team that has your back - day and nightWhat You'll Need
Real world experience from working in the waste management, recycling or quarrying industry. Heavy industry backgrounds considered.
Ideally mechanical engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, or similar)
Strong fault-finding skills and a problem-solving mindset
Willingness to workdays OR nights.🎯 What You'll Get
A competitive salary + shift allowance (especially for nights).
Overtime opportunities (x1.5 and x2.0) if you want to boost your earnings.
25 days holiday + option to buy more.
Ongoing training so you can keep growing.
The chance to work for a company that's serious about sustainability.To apply for this position send your CV to or call (phone number removed) ext 202.
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