Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias)
Location: Gainsborough - Hemswell
Salary: £45,000 – £47,500 per year
Hours: Monday to Friday, 42 hours per week on‑call rota (1 in 5 – Paid at 1.25x or time back in lieu) 8am‑5.30pm or 7am‑4.30pm.
Contract: Fulltime, Permanent
We’re looking for a skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join a busy renewable‑energy processing site. This position plays a vital part in ensuring the smooth and reliable running of plant equipment used to convert food waste into green energy. You’ll be part of a supportive engineering team responsible for maintaining site machinery, improving equipment reliability, and ensuring safe, efficient day‑to‑day operations.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out maintenance, repairs, and installations on mechanical and electrical equipment.
* Perform routine inspections, testing, and fault diagnosis.
* Complete all planned maintenance tasks, logging actions accurately on the maintenance system.
* Respond quickly to equipment breakdowns and update follow‑up records.
* Support the scheduling and organisation of engineering works.
* Order parts, liaise with suppliers, and maintain adequate stock levels.
* Work from engineering drawings, ensuring work meets required standards.
* Supervise contractors and ensure safe working practices are followed.
* Assist with project work and site improvements.
* Use SCADA and plant data to monitor performance and highlight issues.
* Adhere to all site procedures and contribute to a safe working culture.
Essential Qualifications
* Level 3 qualification in engineering (electrical discipline preferred).
* At least 1 year experience in a similar maintenance or engineering role.
* Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
* Experience using a maintenance management system.
* Confident supervising contractors and working within permittowork systems.
* Comfortable working at height and across varied site areas.
* Strong communication skills and the ability to prioritise workloads.
* Full UK driving licence or ability to travel between sites.
Desirable Qualifications
* Telehandler, Forklift or MEWP certification.
* Welding or fabrication experience.
Benefits
* Company pension.
* Life assurance.
* Health & wellbeing support.
* Employee assistance programme.
* Health cash plan.
* Cycle‑to‑work scheme.
* Additional leave options.
* Sick pay.
* Bereavement leave.
* Free / onsite parking.
* Staff recognition programmes.
* Referral scheme.
Salary & Progression
Starting salary: £45,000, rising to £47,500 after successful probation. Opportunity to develop new skills across both electrical and mechanical systems. Ongoing training and support within a values‑driven organisation.
To apply, click the apply button or for further information, please contact Jamie Garcia‑Courtice.
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