Plant Engineer

Recycling Plant Engineer Location: North East LincolnshireSalary: £45,000 per annumHours: 45 hours per weekShift Pattern: NegotiableOvertime / Shift Allowance: Paid at 1.5xHoliday: 25 daysJob Type: Permanent The Opportunity We are recruiting for an experienced Recycling Plant Engineer to join a modern plastics recycling facility. The site processes mixed plastic bottles and converts them into clean, high-quality recycled feedstock for manufacturers. This is an excellent opportunity for a practical, hands-on engineer who enjoys working in a busy production environment and has strong mechanical fitting, maintenance, welding/fabrication and electrical fault-finding experience. You will play a key role in keeping the recycling operation running efficiently, carrying out planned and reactive maintenance across a wide range of processing, plant and mobile equipment. Key Responsibilities Carry out mechanical fitting, installation, maintenance and repair of plant and machinery. Ensure recycling and processing equipment is operating safely and efficiently. Service, maintain and repair balers, sortation machinery and mobile plant. Carry out forklift maintenance and repairs. Undertake welding and fabrication work on heavy machinery, plant and site equipment. Maintain and repair conveyors, pumps, motors, gearboxes, valves and other mechanical equipment. Maintain PLC-controlled equipment and automated sortation machinery. Carry out mechanical and electrical maintenance of process ..... full job details .....