Maintenance Engineer (Night Shift)

TD Recruitment Ltd; 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 engineer will oversee the maintenance of plant machinery, carrying out repairs and preventative tasks during night shifts. Ideal candidates will have proven engineering experience, strong mechanical and electrical backgrounds, and relevant qualifications. Additional benefits include on-site parking. This role offers a permanent contract with immediate start available.

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, manufacturing, recycling, or waste environments preferred.

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.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Education

NVQ Level 3

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 minimize downtime;
• Ensure all work is completed safely and in line with site procedures.

Requirements

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

Start as soon as possible. To apply please call us on 0117 4407 408.

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

Benefits

• On-site parking