Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Alecto Recruitment

  • Cambridgeshire
  • £46,000-53,000 per year
  • Permanent
  • Full-time
  • 6 hours ago
Do you love solving problems, getting stuck in, and keeping machines running at their best?If that's you, keep reading.Our client own and operate a busy recycling facility in Cambridgeshire, and they're on a mission: turning waste into something valuable. To do that, their plant runs day and night - and they need skilled Mechanical Maintenance Engineers to keep it all moving.This isn't a sit-back-and-watch job. It's hands-on. It's fast-paced. And it's your chance to join an industry that's not only secure but also making a real difference for the future.What You'll Do
  • Get hands-on fixing, maintaining, and improving plant machinery
  • Tackle breakdowns head-on and keep downtime to a minimum
  • Keep on top of planned maintenance so the whole site runs like clockwork
  • Work with hydraulics, pneumatics, conveyors, motors, and more
  • Be part of a team that has your back - day and night
What You'll Need
  • Real world experience from working in the waste management, recycling or quarrying industry. Heavy industry backgrounds considered.
  • Ideally mechanical engineering qualifications (NVQ, City & Guilds, or similar)
  • Strong fault-finding skills and a problem-solving mindset
  • Willingness to workdays OR nights.
What You'll Get
  • A competitive salary + shift allowance (especially for nights).
  • Overtime opportunities (x1.5 and x2.0) if you want to boost your earnings.
  • 25 days holiday + option to buy more.
  • Ongoing training so you can keep growing.
  • The chance to work for a company that's serious about sustainability.
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