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Reactive Maintenance Engineer

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Nottingham, United KingdomcontractVerifiedPosted 7 Oct 2026
💰 £250/yr(£200/yr – £250/yr)

About the role

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 compete t 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

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