Contract Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Immediate Start

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

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.