Maintenance Engineer

Orange Monkey Recruitment; Boston; On-site; GBP 52,000; Full time

Job summary

A prominent recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a modern manufacturing site in Boston, Lincolnshire. This role offers a competitive salary of £52,000 and the chance to work on a site undergoing significant transformation with new technologies. The ideal candidate will have proven experience in maintenance, excellent fault-finding skills in mechanical and electrical systems, and a proactive approach to problem-solving. This is a stable role with ongoing training and a supportive environment.

Benefits

Ongoing training and upskilling

Significant site investment

High level of autonomy

Stable, long-term role

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding capability.
• Comfortable working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights).

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Fault-find across machinery, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems.
• Identify and implement improvements to reliability, safety, and performance.

Skills

Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

Problem-solving

Good communication skills

Team-focused mindset

Job description

Maintenance Engineer - £52,000
Location: Boston, Lincolnshire
Shift: 4 on 4 off (days & nights)

Want to be part of a site that's investing heavily in its future — and in its engineers? This Maintenance Engineer role offers the chance to join a modern manufacturing site going through significant transformation and investment. With major capital projects underway and new technology being introduced, this is a genuinely exciting time for a Maintenance Engineer who wants more than just firefighting. You'll be trusted to keep production running, influence improvements, and play a hands‑on role in shaping how the site operates moving forward. This is a long‑term opportunity within a stable, values‑led manufacturing business that looks after its engineers.

What You'll Be Doing

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across mechanical and electrical systems
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime and protect output
• Fault‑find across machinery, pneumatics, hydraulics, and electrical systems
• Work closely with production teams to support smooth shift handovers
• Identify and implement improvements to reliability, safety, and performance
• Use your skills as a Maintenance Engineer to support a modernising site

What We're Looking For

• Proven experience as a multi‑skilled Maintenance Engineer
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding capability
• Comfortable working a 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights)
• A proactive engineer who enjoys problem‑solving and continuous improvement
• Good communication skills and a team‑focused mindset

What's on Offer

• Salary: £52,000
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights)
• Ongoing training and upskilling, including opportunities around PLCs
• Significant site investment with modern machinery and technology
• High level of autonomy and respect for engineering expertise
• Stable, long‑term role within a supportive manufacturing environment

Location: Boston, Lincolnshire
Shifts: 4 on 4 off (days & nights)