Reactive Maintenance Engineer – Carpentry/Plumbing

• Nottinghamshire, Lincolnshire and wider contract area.
• Initially self-employed, with potential permanent employment after approximately 12 months.
• Own suitable van essential + company fuel card provided.

The Role

We are looking for a reliable and experienced Reactive Maintenance Engineer to carry out reactive maintenance and repairs across a portfolio of busy retail premises.

The successful candidate will have a strong carpentry background, alongside competent plumbing and waste-pipework skills. You will be confident attending sites independently, diagnosing faults and completing effective repairs.

The role involves regular travel across Nottinghamshire and Lincolnshire. Evening and out-of-hours work will also be required depending on the needs of the contract.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out reactive maintenance and repairs across retail sites.
• Diagnose faults and identify practical solutions with minimal supervision.
• Undertake general carpentry, joinery and building maintenance.
• Repair and replace doors, frames, ironmongery, fixtures and fittings.
• Carry out plumbing repairs and maintenance.
• Install, repair and replace plastic waste pipework and associated fittings.
• Investigate and clear blocked waste pipes and foul-waste systems.
• Diagnose and resolve drainage and wastewater issues.
• Maintain accurate job records and report completed works promptly.
• Complete all work safely and to a high, right-first-time standard.

Experience

We're looking for a self-reliant and practical Reactive Maintenance Engineer who takes ownership of their work and is comfortable working independently.

You will have:

• Strong carpentry and joinery experience – essential.
• Competent plumbing skills, particularly plastic waste pipework – essential.
• Experience in reactive maintenance or facilities maintenance.
• The ability to diagnose faults and find practical solutions.
• A full UK driving licence.
• Your own suitable van to carry tools, materials and equipment.

What's on offer?

• Self-employed position initially, with potential to move into permanent employment after approximately 12 months if desired.
• Company fuel card provided for authorised business travel.

Interested?

If you're an experienced Reactive Maintenance Engineer with strong carpentry skills, competent plumbing and waste-pipework experience, your own van and the flexibility to travel across the region, we'd be keen to hear from you.