Maintenance Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Erith; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a PPM Maintenance Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical Bias) for Saturday shifts at a high-volume food production site in Erith. The role involves completing weekly PPM schedules with minimal breakdown work. Ideal for an experienced engineer wanting consistent weekend work. Candidates must have a formal qualification in Engineering and previous multi-skilled maintenance experience in related fields. Immediate availability preferred. Offers competitive pay rates for a dedicated weekend position.

Qualifications

• Experience in food, beverage, dairy or FMCG manufacturing is essential.
• Comfortable with structured PPM plans.
• 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations advantageous for electrical candidates.

Responsibilities

• Complete weekly PPM schedule for all production equipment.
• Conduct inspections, lubrication, adjustments, cleaning, and minor repairs.
• Update jobs on the CMMS system.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work independently

Education

Time-served apprenticeship or formal qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS system

Job description

PPM Maintenance Engineer (Electrical or Mechanical Bias)

Erith (London)

Shift: EVERY SATURDAY ONLY – 12 hours, 06:00 – 18:00

Contract – Umbrella/PAYE only. Pay Rate Negotiable.

This is a dedicated Saturday PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) cover position on a large, high‑volume food production site in Erith. The Saturday shift is 100% focused on completing the weekly PPM schedule while keeping an eye on production – very little breakdown work as the lines are fully staffed Mon‑Fri.

Perfect for an experienced engineer who wants predictable, well‑paid weekend work.

Key Responsibilities

• Complete the full weekly PPM schedule across all production, packaging and plant equipment.
• Carry out scheduled inspections, lubrication, adjustments, cleaning, testing and minor repairs as per the CMMS plan.
• Typical equipment: conveyors, flow‑wrappers, multi‑head weighers, palletisers, metal detectors, check‑weighers, labellers, mixers, ovens, depositors, pumps, compressors, chillers, boilers, refrigeration plant.
• Electrical PPMs (if E‑biased): insulation testing, thermal imaging, drive checks, motor condition monitoring, control panel inspections, emergency light testing.
• Mechanical PPMs (if M‑biased): bearing replacement, chain tensioning, gearbox oil changes, pump/valve servicing, belt tracking, vibration checks.
• Update and close off all jobs on the site CMMS system.
• Very occasional breakdown support if something major occurs (rare on Saturdays).

Required Experience & Qualifications

• Time‑served apprenticeship or formal qualification (NVQ L3 / City & Guilds / ONC / HNC) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven multi‑skilled maintenance experience within food, beverage, dairy or FMCG manufacturing (essential).
• Comfortable methodically working through a structured PPM plan with excellent attention to detail.
• Happy to work alone for the full 12‑hour shift.
• 17th/18th Edition wiring regulations advantageous (electrical candidates).
• Immediate or short‑notice availability preferred.

For more information on this role, please contact Andrew Haddon or send a copy of your CV to the agency’s contacts provided on the website.

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.