Maintenance Engineer

E3recruitment; Cannock; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading UK manufacturer in Cannock is seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer for a 12-month fixed-term contract. The role involves maintaining, repairing, and improving production machinery and offers £35 per hour plus premium overtime rates. Candidates should have a strong background in mechanical maintenance and previous experience in manufacturing environments.

Benefits

Premium overtime rates

Long-term contract stability

Shift pattern flexibility

Qualifications

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer required.
• Experience with hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes, shafts, bearings essential.
• Previous experience in manufacturing or heavy industry preferred.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and improve production machinery.
• Ensure downtime is minimized and reliability is maximized.
• Support site projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Proactive approach to health & safety

Basic electrical fault finding

Education

NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent

Job description

Overview

We’re looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a leading UK manufacturer on a 12-month fixed-term contract at their Cannock site. This is an excellent opportunity for a skilled engineer to work with modern production machinery in a fast-paced environment, carrying out both preventative and reactive maintenance.

What’s in it for you

• £35 per hour + premium overtime rates
• 12-month fixed-term contract
• 4 on 4 off shift pattern – days and nights (6am-6pm / 6pm-6am)
• Long-term contract stability with overtime opportunities
• Work with a respected manufacturer investing in their site and equipment

The Role

You’ll be responsible for maintaining, repairing, and improving production machinery, ensuring downtime is kept to a minimum and reliability is maximised. This includes working with hydraulics, pumps, shafts, bearings, gearboxes, and other mechanical components, as well as supporting site projects and continuous improvement initiatives.

Skills & Experience

• Time-served Maintenance Engineer (NVQ Level 3, HNC, HND or equivalent)
• Strong background in mechanical maintenance – hydraulics, pumps, gearboxes, shafts, bearings etc.
• Multi-skilled knowledge (basic electrical fault finding) would be advantageous
• Previous experience in manufacturing, heavy industry, or similar environments
• Proactive approach with a strong focus on health & safety

If you’re an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a high-paying contract role with excellent shift-based earnings, apply now to find out more.