Maintenance Engineer (Night Shift)

TD Recruitment; Musselburgh; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Night Shift Maintenance Engineer for a busy waste management facility in Musselburgh. The position involves performing preventative maintenance and urgent repairs on plant machinery during night operations. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical or electrical engineering along with relevant qualifications. The role offers permanent employment with benefits including on-site parking.

Benefits

On-site parking

Qualifications

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer.
• Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical engineering.
• Experience in heavy industry or recycling environments preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance on plant equipment.
• Respond to machinery breakdowns quickly and effectively.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Problem-solving skills

Independence during night shift

Education

NVQ Level 3 or equivalent

HNC/HND

Job description

TD Recruitment are currently looking for a Night Shift Maintenance Engineer to work for our client at a busy waste management and recycling facility in Musselburgh, EH21. You'll play a key role in keeping plant machinery running safely and efficiently, carrying out both preventative maintenance and urgent repair work during night operations.

Key Responsibilities

• Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on a wide range of plant equipment
• Respond to machinery breakdowns quickly and effectively
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults
• Carry out repairs on conveyors, balers, shredders, compactors, hydraulic systems, and other site machinery
• Update maintenance logs and complete job sheets accurately
• Work closely with the operations and engineering teams to minimise downtime
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures

Requirements

1. Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer or Multi-Skilled Engineer
2. Strong background in mechanical and/or electrical engineering
3. Experience working in heavy industry, manufacturing, recycling, or waste environments (preferred)
4. Ability to work independently during night shift operations
5. Good problem-solving skills and a proactive approach to maintenance
6. Relevant qualifications (e.g., NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent)

Start as soon as possible. To apply please call us on (phone number removed).

Job Types: Full-time, Permanent, Temp to perm

Benefits

• On-site parking