Maintenance Engineer

Maintenance Engineer Scunthorpe Competitive Salary My client is looking to recruit an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join their Engineering team at their Scunthorpe waste and recycling facility rotating shift pattern to include alternate Saturday mornings. This is a hands-on role supporting the reliability, safety, and performance of both fixed and mobile plant within a fast-paced, industrial environment. Working on a rotating shift pattern, you will deliver planned preventative maintenance and reactive repairs to ensure maximum plant availability and minimal disruption to production.

Key Responsibilities Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) on fixed and mobile plant. Diagnose and repair mechanical faults and breakdowns efficiently. Undertake welding and fabrication work (MIG / ARC or equivalent) to support repairs and plant integrity. Ensure plant and machinery are available and fully operational during production hours. Maintain accurate maintenance records, including job cards, photographs, and defect reports. Record parts usage and support control of critical spares.

Work closely with operational teams to align maintenance activities with production requirements. Communicate outstanding defects and repairs clearly at shift handover. Carry out risk assessments prior to commencing maintenance tasks. Maintain high standards of housekeeping and site safety at all times. Experience Time-served Maintenance Engineer / Plant Fitter essential . Proven welding experience (MIG / ARC or equivalent) essential .

Experience working on heavy processing plant, both static and mobile. Knowledge of shredders, trommels, conveyors or similar plant equipment an advantage. Strong mechanical fault-finding and repair capability. Physically capable of working in an industrial environment, including manual handling.