Contract Maintenance Engineer

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment; Nottingham; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking experienced Maintenance Engineers for contract opportunities in the United Kingdom. The positions offer 12-hour shifts, supporting leading manufacturing businesses. Ideal candidates will have an apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering. This agency provides reliable contract shifts throughout 2025, along with both PAYE payroll and umbrella options.

Benefits

Flexible hours

Reliable and consistent opportunities

Inside IR35 roles with PAYE or Umbrella options

Pathway to permanent roles

Qualifications

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

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.

Education

Apprenticeship in mechanical or electrical engineering

Job description

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

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 Jamie at Wagstaff Recruitment & Careers Coaching today.

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