Maintenance Engineer

Astute People; Cambridgeshire and Peterborough; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job description

Astute People are partnering with one of the leaders in Hazardous Waste Management to recruit a Maintenance Engineer to join their established team at their waste processing and landfill sites in Peterborough.

The strategically important Maintenance Engineer role comes with a salary of up to 55,000 for a Sunday-Thursday 50-hour working week and is based full-time across the two facilities.

If you have previous experience working within a heavy process or waste management environment and are looking to join one of the leading businesses in the sector, then submit your CV to apply today.

Responsibilities and duties of the Maintenance Engineer role

Reporting to the Operations Manager you will:

• Perform proactive and reactive maintenance on plant equipment, including AGMs (above ground mixers), powder storage silos, material transfer screws and other waste processing machinery.
• Minimise plant downtime by scheduling repairs and routine maintenance to maximise efficiency and throughput.
• Ensure compliance with safety policies and promote a strong safety culture.
• Conduct regular checks on testing equipment (e.g., pressure and level switches, pressure vessels) in line with regulations.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities and report incidents via the internal system.
• Oversee external contractors, ensuring compliance with work procedures, permits, and RAMS documentation.
• Manage stock levels and source critical spare parts for mobile and fixed plant, as well as generators.
• Implement and maintain a recorded maintenance regime for fixed plant assets.
• Lead and contribute to site projects, such as contractor selection and efficiency improvements.
• Support site-wide maintenance, including leachate pumps, material transfer screws, and general repairs.
• Continuously develop professional skills and maintain competence in the role.
• Carry out any additional duties as required across two facilities in the Peterborough area.

This role is a 50-hour working week Sunday-Thursday. Please only apply if this is suitable.

Professional qualifications

We are looking for someone with the following:

• HNC or equivalent in Mechanical, electrical or a relevant engineering qualification is essential.
• Experience in maintaining site processing equipment, with a proactive and self-motivated approach.
• A welding qualification or experience would be advantageous.
• Instrumentation experience is desirable.

Personal skills

The Maintenance Engineer role would suit someone who has:

• Strong communication skills to liaise with operational teams and ensure plant efficiency.
• Commitment to a safe and compliant working environment.
• Strong document management skills.

Salary and benefits of the Maintenance Engineer role

• Basic salary 50,000 - 55,000 dependant on experience and qualifications.
• 25 days holiday + bank holidays.
• Competitive benefits package.