Contract Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment; Manchester; On-site; GBP 41,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment seeks aContract Maintenance Engineer for an immediate, 3-month assignment in Manchester. The role covers reactive breakdown support and planned maintenance on a 12-hour shift pattern (4 on/4 off days and nights), with a start ASAP and IIR35 to be determined.

The ideal candidate is multiskilled, electrically biased with strong mechanical ability, and has experience in food, packaging, or general manufacturing settings.

Qualifications

• Multiskilled maintenance capability with electrical bias.
• Strong mechanical ability and aptitude for fault diagnosis.
• Experience in food, packaging, or general manufacturing environments.
• Reliable, professional engineers who stay calm under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Support production with reactive breakdowns and preventative maintenance.
• Perform fault finding and repairs across electrical and mechanical systems.
• Work efficiently in a fast-paced manufacturing environment.
• Maintain high safety, quality and compliance standards.

Skills

Multiskilled

Electrical bias

Mechanical skills

Manufacturing experience

Job description

Contract Maintenance Engineer Required - Immediate Start Available

We're looking for an experienced Contract Maintenance Engineer to join a fantastic client on a 3-month contract based in Manchester.

This is a great opportunity to work with a supportive team, and get stuck into an immediate start contract.

Key Details:

• Location: Manchester
• Contract Length:3 months
• Start Date: Immediate
• Shift Pattern:12hr shifts - 4on 4off days and nights
• Days: (Apply online only)
• Nights:(Apply online only)
• £30/hr direct monthly PAYE or £40/hr for PAYE through accredited umbrella partner
• IIR35 to be determined

Why join us as a Contract Maintenance Engineer?

• A Defined Contract: This is a specific engineering assignment with an agreed shift pattern, providing consistent work rather than ad-hoc shifts.
• Reliable Payments: We work with trusted partners to ensure a smooth and professional contracting experience.
• Supportive Team: Our engineers tell us the Wagstaff team is friendly, responsive, and easy to work with.
• Great Environment: Join a modern manufacturing site with a team that values skilled engineers and the work they do.

As a Contract Maintenance Engineer, your role will include:

• Supporting production with reactive breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance
• Fault finding and repair across electrical and mechanical systems
• Working efficiently within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance
• Representing Wagstaff Recruitment with a professional and positive attitude

What we're looking for:

• Multiskilled Maintenance Engineers - ideally electrically biased, with strong mechanical ability
• Experience within food, packaging, or general manufacturing environments
• Engineers who are reliable, professional, and take pride in their work
• Calm, solution-focused approach when dealing with breakdowns and pressure
• Someone who shares our mission: “We are here to make our clients' lives easier.”

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