Maintenance Engineer

Staffline; Greater London; On-site; GBP 80,000 - 100,000; Part time

Job summary

A leading employment agency is seeking a PPM Maintenance Engineer for a Saturday shift in Erith. This role is dedicated to completing the weekly PPM schedule in a high-volume food production site, requiring a time-served apprenticeship or formal qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering. Ideal for candidates looking for predictable, well-paid weekend work with a focus on preventative maintenance. Contact for more details.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or formal qualification in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering.
• Proven maintenance experience within food, beverage, dairy, or FMCG manufacturing.
• Comfortable working through a structured PPM plan.

Responsibilities

• Complete the full weekly PPM schedule across all production and equipment.
• Carry out scheduled inspections, lubrication, adjustments, and minor repairs.
• Update and close off all jobs on the site CMMS system.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance experience

Attention to detail

Ability to work alone

Education

NVQ L3 / City & Guilds / ONC / HNC in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering

Tools

CMMS system

Electrical testing equipment

Mechanical tools

Job description

Overview

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

Ideal extra-income or semi-retired role – just one shift per week, no weekdays ever.

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 on 01453 796617 or send a copy of your CV to [e-mail]

For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field please visit our website www.omegaresource.co.uk

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.