Reactive Maintenance Engineer
CV-LibraryNottingham, NottinghamshirecontractPosted: 7 October 2026
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* 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
* 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