Build a Greener Future — Join the Leaders in Plastic Recycling
Application Deadline: 5 February 2026
Department: Operations & Transport
Employment Type: Permanent - Full Time
Location: Corby - Princewood Road
Reporting To: Ian Burrows
Compensation: £40,000 - £42,000 / year
At Eurokey, we’ve been leading the way in the processing of plastic for over 30 years.
Here’s what we do—and how you’ll be part of something meaningful:
* We help businesses across the UK recycle plastic waste in the most efficient, sustainable, and valuable way possible.
* Taking plastic waste from our customers, enhancing its quality through sorting and processing, collaborating with trusted partners to ensure responsible recycling, and returning value through reliable service and competitive rebates.
* In March 2021, Eurokey Recycling became part of Reconomy, bringing to us extended reach, knowledge, expertise, and scale which presents wider opportunities for both customers and colleagues.
Why Join Us
* Community: We work hand-in-hand with the communities we serve, creating cleaner environments and supporting local development.
* Colleague: We believe our people are our greatest asset. We invest in your growth, wellbeing, and success through training, support, and career progression.
* Customer: We are trusted by clients across the UK to deliver reliable, responsive, and innovative recycling services.
* Environment: Everything we do is driven by a passion for sustainability and a commitment to reducing landfill and carbon impact.
About The Role
* Responsible for the maintenance, repair, and reliability of all automated processing, extrusion, conveying, cooling, and downstream handling equipment.
* Maintain and adhere to planned preventative maintenance schedules in line with manufacturer guidelines and the site Computerised Maintenance Management System (CMMS).
* Diagnose and resolve mechanical, electrical, and automation-related breakdowns to minimise production downtime.
* Support, manage, and develop the shift maintenance assistant.
* Carry out daily inspections of all critical plant and equipment prior to and during each shift.
* Monitor and support automated systems, including PLC-controlled machinery, sensors, drives, and safety systems.
* Order, manage, and maintain accurate stock records of spare parts, consumables, and critical components.
* Maintain an accurate inventory of tools, including sign-in/sign-out control of high-value items via the CMMS.
* Escalate recurring faults, safety concerns, or production-critical issues to the Head of Maintenance or Site Operations Manager.
* Ensure full integration and compliance with electronic maintenance and Health & Safety management systems.
* Report misuse, unsafe operation, or damage to machinery to the Head of Maintenance and Health & Safety Manager.
* Ensure work areas remain clean, organised, and free from hazards, reducing the risk of slips, trips, and falls.
* Ensure all Health & Safety concerns, incidents, or near misses are reported in line with site procedures.
* Ensure site visitors and contractors comply with PPE and site sign-in requirements.
* Complete thorough shift handovers using site-specific templates to ensure continuity of maintenance coverage.
* Take full maintenance responsibility for the shift in the absence of the Head of Maintenance.
What We Need From You
* Proven experience in an industrial, automated manufacturing or processing environment.
* Knowledge of extrusion, plastics processing, or recycling plant would be a strong advantage.
* Experience with conveyors, motors, gearboxes, pumps, and automated material handling systems.
* Basic understanding of PLC-controlled systems, sensors, and fault-finding (advanced skills advantageous but not essential).
* Strong Health & Safety awareness with the ability to work safely in a high-risk, automated environment.
* High sense of urgency when troubleshooting plant and production issues.
* Ability to use initiative and remain calm under pressure.
* Proactive approach to identifying, escalating, and resolving issues.
* Strong communication skills and ability to work both independently and as part of a team.
* Positive, “can-do” attitude with a professional approach at all times.
* Flexibility to work overtime when required by the business.
What We Offer
* Birthday Leave - Enjoy your special day off once you reach one year of service.
* Volunteering Day - One paid day per year to support a local community project.
* MyPerks Platform - Access a wide range of discounts, cashback offers, cycle-to-work schemes, mortgage advice, wellbeing support, and more!
* Financial & Family Support - Competitive pension contributions and enhanced maternity and paternity leave.
* Reward & Recognition Schemes - Recognising and celebrating achievements across the business.
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