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Incinerator Engineer

  • Location

    Grantham

  • Sector:

    Industrial, Technical / Engineering / Health & Safety

  • Job type:

    Permanent

  • Salary:

    £35k - 38k per year + other benefits

  • Contact:

    Jo Botton

  • Contact email:

    jo.botton@ambitionspersonnel.com

  • Contact phone:

    01636 611320

  • Job ref:

    JBEE

  • Published:

    about 1 hour ago

  • Expiry date:

    2026-03-24

Incinerator Engineer / Operator

Location: Grantham

The Role

We’re looking for an Incinerator Engineer / Operator to take full responsibility for the safe and efficient operation of a GERI (Gas, Energy, Refrigerant, Incinerator) plant.

This is a hands-on role focused on maximising plant uptime, maintaining environmental compliance, and ensuring safe, stable operation—with no shift work or weekend duties.

Key Responsibilities

  • Operate and monitor incinerator systems, maintaining stable combustion and process conditions

  • Control start-up, shutdown, and gas feed rates for optimal performance

  • Prepare plant for safe operation and planned maintenance

  • Identify and resolve process issues before escalation

  • Support both planned and reactive maintenance activities

  • Ensure compliance with environmental permits and emission standards

  • Maintain accurate records and clear handovers

  • Promote and enforce high safety standards at all times

What You’ll Be Working On

  • Combustion chambers, burners, and afterburners

  • Gas feed and storage systems

  • Pumps, compressors, and heat exchangers

  • Emission monitoring and control systems

  • PLC / HMI-controlled plant equipment

What We’re Looking For

  • Mechanical bias with Level 3 qualification (or equivalent)

  • At least 1 year of mechanical or process plant experience

  • Strong problem-solving skills and attention to detail

  • Comfortable in a fast-paced, production environment

  • Team player with a flexible approach within standard Monday–Friday hours

What’s on Offer

  • Full-time, site-based role in Grantham

  • Monday to Friday, 45 hours per week – no nights or weekends

  • Competitive salary

  • PPE provided

Call me on 07810 022392 or 01636 611320 – I’m happy to chat after 5pm.
Or WhatsApp me, and I’ll give you a call back.
You can also find me on LinkedIn – Jo Botton – drop me a quick message if that’s easier.

Don’t worry if your CV isn’t up to date – we can sort that later.