Reactive Maintenance Engineer

Ambitions Personnel; Grantham; On-site; GBP 37,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for a Reactive Maintenance Engineer to maintain machinery in Grantham. The position requires a Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification and experience with industrial plant equipment. Candidates will need a hands-on approach, working on hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic welding during 12-hour shifts on a 4 on / 4 off pattern. The role is ideal for those eager to contribute in a fast-paced environment.

Benefits

PPE provided

Qualifications

• Minimum 1 year’s experience working with industrial plant equipment.
• Solid understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic welding.
• Ability to perform reactive and planned maintenance across plant machinery.

Responsibilities

• Perform reactive and planned maintenance on machinery.
• Work with conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, and compressors.
• Adapt to both day and night shifts in a fast-paced environment.

Skills

Mechanical Engineering

Hydraulics

Pneumatics

Welding

Problem-solving

Team-player attitude

Education

Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent

Job description

Reactive Maintenance Engineer – Grantham
£37,000–£40,000 | 4 on 4 off (Days & Nights)

We\'re looking for a mechanically biased Maintenance Engineer to join a busy recycling and waste processing facility in Grantham. You’ll be responsible for reactive and planned maintenance across a variety of plant machinery – think conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors, and more. Some electrical work is involved, so a flexible, hands-on approach is key.

What you’ll need:

• Level 3 Mechanical Engineering qualification or equivalent

• Minimum 1 year’s experience working with industrial plant equipment

• Solid understanding of hydraulics, pneumatics, and basic welding

• Problem-solving mindset and a team-player attitude

Shifts: 12-hour shifts on a 4 on / 4 off pattern – rotating days and nights (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)

It’s a great opportunity for someone who enjoys getting stuck in and keeping things running smoothly in a fast-paced environment. PPE provided.

This role will be well suited to you if you have held a role such as Maintenance Engineer, Electrical Maintenance Engineer, Mechanical Maintenance Engineer, Maintenance Technician, Mechanical Engineer, Electrical Engineer, Automation Engineer, Electrical Technician, Mechanical Technician, Mechanical Fitter, Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer, Multi-skilled Maintenance Technician, Multi skilled Maintenance Engineer, Multi skilled Maintenance Technician, Maintenance Electrician, Robotics Engineer

Give me a call on 07810 022392 / 01636 611320… happy to take calls after 5pm or What’s app me and I’ll call you back!

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Don\'t worry about having an up to date CV, we can sort that out later.

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