Maintenance Engineer - Doncaster (DN5) | Starting Salary: £49,000 – £50,000 per annum | 4 on 4 off shift pattern (days & nights)
Precision. Power. Purpose.
Looking for a Maintenance Engineer role that goes beyond fixing machines?
This is your chance to join a business driving the UK’s energy efficiency revolution and they want someone who’s hands-on, switched on, and ready to make a real difference.
Preference will be given to ex-forces applicants who bring sharp problem-solving skills, discipline under pressure, and a mindset built for high performance.
About the Company
Operating one of the UK’s most advanced integrated sites in waste-to-energy, this business is committed to sustainability, efficiency, and innovation.
Through state-of-the-art recycling and renewable energy facilities, they’re turning food waste into power, packaging into reusable resources, and people into high-performing teams.
This isn’t just engineering. It’s about environmental impact, energy transformation, and mechanical excellence.
About the Maintenance Engineer
As a Maintenance Engineer, you’ll be the front line of plant efficiency and reliability.
Working 12-hour shifts on a 4-on, 4-off rotation (days and nights), you’ll tackle installations, upgrades, breakdowns, and preventive maintenance all within a highly regulated, safety-driven environment.
The Maintenance Engineer will work as part of a skilled team and report directly to site leadership, ensuring every asset is running at peak performance.
You’ll be working on a range of mechanical systems from conveyors and pumps to rotating equipment and bespoke processing machinery.
Key Responsibilities
Carry out maintenance, fault finding, and repair work on mechanical systems
Complete all associated logs, job sheets, and risk assessments
Support the installation of new equipment and continuous improvement projects
Perform planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive tasks to minimise downtime
Ensure all work meets Health & Safety and regulatory standards
Contribute to the site’s growing safety culture by reporting near-misses and promoting best practices
Leave every workspace clean, safe, and operational after completing tasks
Take part in wider site improvement initiatives as required
What We're Looking For
C&G Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related field
Strong mechanical maintenance background – ideally in a process, plant, or manufacturing environment
Ex-forces applicants encouraged – Royal Engineers, REME, RAF Techs or similar highly suited
Ability to problem-solve under pressure and work independently or in a team
Strong knowledge of Health & Safety and risk-based maintenance
Willingness to work a rotating 4 on 4 off pattern, covering both day and night shifts
What’s in it for You?
Starting salary up to £50,000
Clear development path and long-term stability
Overtime and shift allowance available
Work with cutting-edge environmental and energy recovery systems
Workwear, tools, and safety equipment provided
Be part of a supportive team where safety, respect, and professionalism come first
Why Join as a Maintenance Engineer?
This is more than a job, it’s your opportunity to be part of a future-forward engineering environment that values your skillset and your potential.
Whether you’re an experienced Maintenance Engineer or an ex-forces mechanical technician ready for your next mission, this role offers impact, purpose, and progression.
Apply Now and Step Into a Role That Works as Hard as You Do
Engineering is evolving and the right Maintenance Engineer will evolve with it.
If you're looking for a challenge, stability, and a workplace where your expertise truly matters, then this is your next move.
Apply today. Be the difference.
