Job Title: Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer Location: North Yorkshire Rate: £38–41 per hour Inside Scope, no Limited Co. engagement) Job Type: Contract, 2 months ongoing initially, potential to extend Day Shifts: Primarily Monday to Friday – 8-hour shifts – NO NIGHTS, some weekends Client: FMCG Manufacturing and Packaging The Opportunity Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer We’re recruiting for an experienced Contract Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical maintenance support within a busy, automated production and packaging environment. This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. This client needs… ✔ Strong multi-skilled electrical fault diagnosis ✔ Experience with conveyors, motors, drives, sensors & PLC s ✔ Ability to cope with wet/dusty, contamination-prone environments ✔ Preventative maintenance planning to avoid damaging food safety interruptions ✔ Quick turnaround repairs during high-volume peaks You’ll play a key role in maintenance and fitting tasks, supporting production line maintenance and improvement projects while ensuring equipment uptime and performance. Key Responsibilities: Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer - temporary Carry out maintenance Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery, including conveyors, motors, and drives Support the plant and automated systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and handling equipment Attend to breakdowns promptly, delivering fast, safe, and effective mechanical repairs Assist in modification and improvement projects on process lines and production equipment Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring reliability and performance targets are achieved Maintain safe working practices and uphold engineering standards across all tasks. Qualifications & Requirements - Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer - temporary Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment – ideally with conveyors, motors, drives, etc Ability to read engineering drawings and work independently on maintenance or modification projects A proactive, problem-solving approach and commitment to continuous improvement Computer-literate with a good understanding of maintenance reporting systems What’s on Offer - Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer - temporary Competitive £38–41 per hour rate (Inside IR35) Monday–Friday, primarily 9-hour rotating shifts 1 in 3 weekends Opportunity to work at a well-invested, award-winning site Free onsite parking and modern facilities Chance to contribute to high-profile production projects For more information, contact Mike Butler at Techsearch on (phone number removed) or email (url removed) Candidates with backgrounds as a Contract electrical engineer, Temporary Multi-Skilled maintenance engineer, electrical maintenance engineer, Engineer, Contract Engineer, Food Packaging Engineer OTHER DETAILS Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process
Electrical Maintenance Engineer - temporary in Wetherby employer: Omega Resource Group
As a global leader in the automation and packing industry, our company offers an exceptional work environment for the Field Service Director role, characterised by a commitment to operational excellence and employee development. With competitive compensation, including a generous bonus structure and comprehensive benefits like private health cover and a double matched pension scheme, we prioritise the well-being and growth of our team members. Our collaborative culture fosters strong relationships and encourages continuous improvement, making this an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a dynamic sector.
