Recycling

We understand the innovation and reliability the recycling industry depends on, and we connect businesses with the talent that drives both forward.

Enhancing the future of UK recycling

Supporting the full range of recycling sectors including MRF plants, ERF plants, Anaerobic Digestion (AD), Water treatment, PET and SRF plants.

Recycling & Waste Management

Working with accredited clients with Gold standard and AA Ratings to recruit highly skilled Mechanical and Electrical Engineers to ensure asset availability and minimal unplanned downtime of static and mobile plant.

Our engineers support sorting lines, shredders, compactors, conveyors and balers, combining electrical fault-finding with mechanical rebuilds to maintain throughput and uptime.

24/7 maintenance cover MRFs & automated sorting Electrical & mechanical Reactive & PPM Solution-focused

Sector challenges

Unplanned breakdowns on conveyors, balers and shredders
Harsh, challenging conditions affecting sensors and control systems
Shortage of electrical and mechanical engineers with experience in recycling environments.
Compliance and safety standards delaying repairs

How we help

Providing engineers experienced in repairing balers, compactors, shredders, conveyors and pumps.
Contract & permanent maintenance staffing
Emergency reactive cover and holiday/sickness support
Electrical fault-finding, mechanical rebuilds and upgrades

Roles we place

Electrical Technician Mechanical Fitter Controls Engineer Engineering Manager Project Engineer Welder/Fabricators

Multi-site recycling partnership - 20 engineers placed

Partnered with a large UK recycling group operating three sites nationwide, recruiting over 20 engineers across days and nights, including Maintenance Electricians and Mechanical Fitters over a four-year period.

Auxtronic filled 80% of their maintenance vacancies during this time, supplying engineers with direct recycling and heavy industry experience where competitors struggled to source suitable talent. Our long-term partnership ensured continuity, reduced downtime and consistent plant reliability across all sites.

20 engineers placed 4-year partnership

“I’ve dealt with Auxtronic on three separate occasions over the past five years and can’t recommend them enough. They helped me secure three roles that were perfect for my skills and career progression.”

— Danny Simms, Maintenance Manager (Biffa)

“Greg works tirelessly to understand the demands of each vacancy and consistently matches the right person to the right role. Greg's saved me countless hours reviewing CVs, and the engineers he’s placed have added real value to our team.”

— Del Gladman, UK Engineering Manager (Tarmac)

“Many thanks to Auxtronic for making my recruitment process smooth and stress-free. I couldn’t be happier at Holcim and would recommend Auxtronic to anyone. Thanks, Brad, you’re a star!”

— Daniel Giscan, Electrical Engineer (Holcim)

“I recently started my new job thanks to Auxtronic and I couldn’t be happier. Brad was extremely helpful throughout the entire process, from the initial interview right through to my start date. It’s been a far better experience than with any other agency I’ve worked with.”

— Sam Tilley, Electrical Engineer (FP McCann)

“We initially started using Auxtronic from an industry recommendation and now work with them exclusively due to the great work they've done for us, I would have no hesitation recommending Auxtronic to any business looking to recruit quality people.”

— Simon Sliwinski, Managing Director (Elmleigh)

“Really impressed with the service I received from Brad at Auxtronic, very professional, easy to talk to and kept me updated throughout the entire process of securing my job. 10/10 I’d definitely work with him again.”

— Connor Wilson, Multi-Skilled Engineer (Pladis Global)

“A genuine talent, a genuinely nice guy and very good at what he does.”

— Adam Kippen, Operations Manager (Musk)

“Brilliantly handled from start to finish, great communication. Highly recommended!”

— Jon Briggs, Operations Manager (PCS)

Do you cover all shifts?

Yes, we provide full shift coverage including nights, weekends and call-out support across the UK.

How quickly can you supply engineers for urgent cover?

We can usually deploy qualified maintenance engineers within 24 hours, faster for critical breakdowns.

Do you supply both perm and contract?

Yes, from short-term cover to permanent hires for long-term reliability improvement.

Can you provide controls/automation specialists?

Yes, PLC engineers skilled in Siemens, Allen Bradley, and Mitsubishi platforms.

Need reliability-focused engineers? We’ll connect you with proven multi-skilled talent to keep your production running smoothly.

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