Contract Maintenance Engineer

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment; Leicester Forest East; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is looking for experienced Maintenance Engineers for contract opportunities across Leicester, Leicestershire. The role involves tackling breakdowns and preventative maintenance in leading manufacturing businesses. Offering flexible shifts, these inside IR35 roles may lead to permanent positions with up to £55,000 salary. Interested candidates should have an apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Contract shifts throughout 2025

Inside IR35 roles

Qualifications

• Apprenticeship-trained in mechanical or electrical engineering.
• Food manufacturing experience desirable, but not essential.

Responsibilities

• Tackle day-to-day breakdowns and deliver preventative maintenance.
• Support commissioning of new plant and optimize existing equipment.
• Build strong working relationships across site teams.
• Keep accurate records in line with company procedures.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Electrical engineering

Preventative maintenance

Team collaboration

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineers - Contract Opportunities

Ready for your next contract? We're looking for experienced Maintenance Engineers to step into immediate opportunities across Leicester, Leicestershire, and the surrounding areas. With 12-hour shifts available on both days and nights, you'll be supporting leading manufacturing businesses that run around the clock. At Wagstaff Recruitment, we partner with a core group of trusted clients who rely on us to provide skilled engineers to keep their production facilities moving.

What’s on offer

• Contract shifts throughout 2025 - reliable and consistent opportunities
• Inside IR35 roles with PAYE payroll or Umbrella options available
• Flexible hours for those seeking part-time or additional shifts
• Permanent roles also available - up to £55,000 (electrical skills essential)

Typical responsibilities

• Tackling day-to-day breakdowns and delivering preventative maintenance
• Supporting commissioning of new plant and optimising existing equipment
• Building strong working relationships across site teams
• Keeping accurate records in line with company procedures

What we're looking for

• Apprenticeship-trained in mechanical or electrical engineering
• Food manufacturing experience desirable, but not essential

Why work with Wagstaff?

As a contract Maintenance Engineer with Wagstaff, you'll be respected for your expertise and supported throughout your assignments. We pride ourselves on open, honest communication and a commitment to matching you with the right opportunities.

Many of our engineers move into permanent roles with clients, while others enjoy long-term contract careers with us - whichever path suits you best.

Interested?

Get in touch with Natalie or Jamie at Wagstaff Recruitment & Careers Coaching today.

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