Junior Maintenance Engineer

Job description

Junior Maintenance Engineer

Contract: 2 month rolling contract

Rate: £24.66ph

Location: Grantham (commutable from Bourne, Oakham, Stamford, Spalding and Melton Mowbray

Shifts: Rotating 12-hour day and night shifts (6am–6pm / 6pm–6am)

2 day shifts followed by 3 night shifts, then 4 days off.

3 day shifts followed by 2 night shifts, then 5 days off.

2 day shifts followed by 2 night shifts, then 5 days off

We are recruiting reliable and safety-conscious Junior Maintenance Engineers to join a large, automated cold-storage facility in Grantham on a two-month rolling contract.

The role is ideal for candidates with previous warehouse, production or machine-operating experience who are comfortable working around automated conveyor systems and industrial machinery.

Temperatures can reach approximately -40°C, so candidates must be comfortable working in extreme cold. All necessary PPE will be provided, including insulated Flexitog clothing, thermal trousers, safety boots, gloves, balaclavas and woolly hats.

The role also involves working at heights of up to 42 metres. Full working-at-height training will be provided, but candidates must be comfortable working at height and around automated equipment

Key Responsibilities

Operate and monitor automated conveyor systems and associated warehouse equipment.
Respond to basic system stoppages, alarms and operational issues.
Identify common problems, such as cling film obstructing sensors or conveyor areas, and follow the correct procedures to resolve them.
Reset equipment where trained and authorised to do so.
Work safely around automated crane aisles, conveyors and other machinery.
Work at heights of up to 42 metres when required.
Comply with all site health and safety procedures.
Training and Development

Full site-specific training will be provided before candidates begin their operational duties.

Training will cover:

Automated conveyor systems and operating procedures.
Basic fault response and system stoppages.
Jam clearing and safe equipment resets, where authorised.
Health and safety procedures around automated machinery.
Working safely around automated crane aisles.
Working-at-height procedures and safety requirements.
Essential Requirements

Successful candidates must have:

Previous experience in warehousing, production or machine o...

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Lincoln

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

24-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English