At a Glance
- Tasks: Provide engineering support and maintenance for food manufacturing sites.
- Company: Join a leading food manufacturing team in Leicester & Nottingham.
- Benefits: Competitive pay rates and flexible shift patterns.
- Other info: Great opportunity for extra income or long-term contracts.
- Why this job: Make a real impact by ensuring efficient production and minimal downtime.
- Qualifications: Qualified Maintenance Engineer with mechanical and electrical skills.
The predicted salary is between 30 - 30 £ per hour.
We are recruiting Contract Maintenance Engineers to join our established team, supporting busy food manufacturing sites across the region. The role involves providing engineering support to production teams, carrying out both reactive and planned maintenance to ensure plant and equipment are operating safely and efficiently with minimal downtime.
These opportunities would suit:
- Contract Engineers looking for extra work on their days off
- Contract Engineers wanting additional income to top up their pension
- Contract Engineers seeking their next long-term contract opportunity
The Role:
- Multi-skilled Contract Maintenance Engineer (electrically biased)
- Reactive and proactive maintenance across plant, equipment and auxiliary systems
- Support production to minimise downtime and maximise efficiency
- Ensure planned engineering tasks are completed on time and in full
- Maintain high standards of repair and manufacturing practice
- Complete planned maintenance documentation and CMMS records
- Contribute to cost reduction and continuous improvement initiatives
Requirements:
- Qualified Maintenance Engineer (C&G, NVQ Level 3, ideally ONC/HNC)
- Apprentice trained
- Multi-skilled with mechanical and electrical experience
- Food or FMCG manufacturing experience essential
- Proactive approach to fault finding and supporting production
Working Patterns:
- Ad-hoc 12hr day, night and weekend shifts
Pay Rates:
- PAYE direct with Wagstaff Recruitment - £27.50 to £30.00 per hour
- PAYE through our accredited payroll partner - £35.00 to £40.00 per hour
Shifts Inside IR35
Contract Maintenance Engineer employer: Wagstaff Recruitment Ltd
Join a leading food manufacturer in Skelmersdale, where you'll be part of a modern, highly automated production facility that prioritises employee development and well-being. With a strong focus on continuous improvement, competitive salaries, and a supportive team culture, this role offers not just a job but a pathway to long-term career growth in a dynamic environment. Enjoy excellent benefits including a quarterly bonus, subsidised canteen, and additional perks that make this an attractive workplace for skilled engineers.
