Maintenance Engineer - Nights

Ambitions Personnel; Grantham; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to join a busy recycling and waste processing site in Grantham. This role involves reactive and planned maintenance on a variety of machinery, including conveyors and hydraulics. Candidates should have at least a Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering, with proven experience in industrial settings, and possess problem-solving skills. Shift patterns are Tuesday to Saturday nights, providing a dynamic work environment.

Benefits

PPE provided

Qualifications

• Ideally Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience.
• At least 1 year’s experience working on industrial plant or heavy machinery.
• Good knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic welding experience would be a bonus.
• A practical problem solver who enjoys working as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Reactive and planned maintenance on various machinery.
• Involves some electrical work and practical problem-solving.

Skills

Mechanical engineering knowledge

Experience with industrial plant

Hydraulics and pneumatics knowledge

Problem-solving skills

Education

Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Maintenance Engineer – Grantham

£42,500 - £43,500 | Tues - Sat Nights either6pm–3am or 8pm - 5pm

We’re on the lookout for a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to join a busy recycling and waste processing site in Grantham. You’ll be the go-to person for reactive and planned maintenance on a range of machinery — conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, and everything in between.

There’s some electrical work involved too, so we’re after someone who’s not afraid to get stuck in and turn their hand to a bit of everything.

What we’re looking for:

• Ideally Level 3 qualification in Mechanical Engineering or equivalent experience
• At least 1 year’s experience working on industrial plant or heavy machinery
• Good knowledge of hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic welding experience would be a bonus
• A practical problem solver who enjoys working as part of a team

Shift pattern: Tuesday - Saturday 42.5 hours per week working either– 6pm–3am or 8pm - 5pm shift.

If you like a role where no two nights are the same, enjoy keeping things moving in a fast-paced environment, and don’t mind getting your hands dirty – this one’s for you. PPE provided.

This role would suit: Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Fitter, or anyone with solid experience in plant maintenance.

Call me on 07810 022392 or 01636 611320 – I’m happy to chat after 5pm.
Or WhatsApp me, and I’ll give you a call back.
You can also find me on LinkedIn – Jo Botton – drop me a quick message if that’s easier.

Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date – we can sort that later.