Reactive Maintenance Engineer

Reactive Maintenance Engineer Location: Lincolnshire (Grantham area)

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Salary: Competitive + benefits
Shift Pattern: 4 on / 4 off (12-hour shifts, days)
The Role Were working with a well-established industrial recycling and processing business operating a high-volume, 24/7 facility. Theyre looking for a hands-on Reactive Maintenance Engineer to support plant reliability and keep operations running smoothly.
This is a mechanically biased role with some electrical exposure, focused on reactive and planned maintenance across a range of heavy plant equipment. Ideal for someone who enjoys fault-finding in a fast-paced, production-led environment.
Key Responsibilities Carry out reactive maintenance to minimise downtime and keep plant operational
Support planned preventative maintenance (PPM) activities
Fault finding, repair and overhaul of mechanical equipment
Work on conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics, compressors and associated plant
Replace components such as bearings, motors, valves etc.
Assist with plant improvements and continuous improvement initiatives
Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately
Support general site maintenance when required
Requirements Mechanically biased with Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)
Experience working on industrial plant machinery (conveyors, hydraulics, pneumatics etc.)
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
Comfortable working in a fast-paced, xwzovoh heavy industrial or processing environment
Able to work independently and as part of a team
Flexible and adaptable approach to shifts and workload
Working Environment Busy industrial processing site
Exposure to noise, dust and heavy machinery
PPE provided
Benefits Competitive salary
Company pension
Generous holiday allowance
Life assurance
Employee assistance programme
Retail, gym and lifestyle discounts
Cycle to work scheme
Free on-site parking