6-Month Contract Maintenance Engineer | Manufacturing

Proactive Technical Limited; Chippenham; On-site; GBP 45,460 - 48,216; Full time

Job summary

An engineering firm near Chippenham is seeking a Contract Maintenance Engineer for a 6-month contract. The role involves preventive and reactive maintenance, mechanical and electrical fault finding, and support for production equipment. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical or electrical qualification and hands-on experience in manufacturing. The position offers £33-35 per hour and is outside IR35 regulations, with a supportive team environment. Opportunities arise to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.

Qualifications

• Mechanical or Electrical qualification required.
• Hands-on experience in manufacturing essential.
• Multi-skilled approach preferred.

Responsibilities

• Preventive and reactive maintenance of machinery.
• Mechanical/electrical fault finding and repairs.
• Work on conveyors and production equipment.
• Minimise downtime and support continuous improvement.

Skills

Mechanical or Electrical qualification

Hands-on experience as a Maintenance Engineer

Multi-skilled preferred (mechanical & electrical)

Ability to use initiative

Education

Apprenticeship / NVQ / C&G

Job description

An engineering firm near Chippenham is seeking a Contract Maintenance Engineer for a 6-month contract. The role involves preventive and reactive maintenance, mechanical and electrical fault finding, and support for production equipment. Ideal candidates will have a mechanical or electrical qualification and hands-on experience in manufacturing. The position offers £33-35 per hour and is outside IR35 regulations, with a supportive team environment. Opportunities arise to minimize downtime and enhance operational efficiency.