Maintenance Engineer

Astute People; City Of London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading recruitment agency is seeking a Maintenance Engineer for a Waste Transfer Station in London. This role involves conducting preventative and reactive maintenance on various plant equipment. The ideal candidate will have an Engineering qualification, at least three years of electrical experience, and be familiar with mechanical and electrical industrial plants. Competitive salary and benefits offered.

Benefits

Competitive Salary

Benefits Package

Opportunity to join a leading Waste Management company

Qualifications

• Apprentice trained with relevant Engineering qualification.
• At least three years post‑apprenticeship experience.
• Experience in an industrial setting.

Responsibilities

• Carry out preventative maintenance per company policies.
• Adjust and install equipment to improve efficiency.
• Provide breakdown and technical support.

Skills

Electrical experience

Mechanical competence

IT equipment familiarity

Education

Relevant Engineering qualification

Tools

Industrial plant such as motors

Conveyors

Compactors

Shredders

Job description

Astute's Power Team is partnered with a major Energy and Waste Management Company to recruit a Maintenance Engineer for a Waste Transfer Station located at Cringle Dock, near Battersea Power Station.

We are looking ideally for someone with a background in multi-skilled maintenance to carry out reactive & preventative maintenance on a variety of plant across the site.

This role works early and late shifts Monday - Friday with every other Saturday / Sunday required.

Responsibilities and duties

• Carry out preventative maintenance in line with company policies and relevant legislation.
• Adjust and install equipment to improve efficiency and reduce downtime.
• Provide breakdown support and technical support.
• Assist with the management of the maintenance & stores database.
• Support with Risk Assessments, Method Statements & Permit to Work to ensure Safe Systems of Work.

Professional qualifications

• Ideally apprentice trained with a relevant Engineering qualification.
• At least three years post‑apprenticeship experience.

Personal skills

• At least three years electrical experience ideally in an industrial setting.
• Familiar with both Mechanical & Electrical industrial plant such as motors, conveyors, compactors and shredders.
• Competent with IT equipment.
• Able to work heavy plant.

Salary and benefits

• Competitive Salary.
• Benefits Package.
• Opportunity to join a leading Waste Management company.

Astute does not discriminate on the grounds of age, race, gender, disability, creed or sexual orientation and complies with all relevant UK legislation. Candidates must be able to demonstrate their ability to work in the UK. Astute is also committed to the government’s Disability Confident Employer initiative.