Maintenance Engineer

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

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a part-time Mechanical Maintenance Engineer located in Stratford, London. This role involves completing the full PPM schedule on a high-volume food production site every Monday and Tuesday. Candidates must have relevant qualifications in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering and proven multi-skilled maintenance experience within the FMCG sector. This opportunity is ideal for those looking for a structured, well-paid part-time role with predictable hours.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprenticeship or formal qualification in Engineering.
• Proven 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.
• Carry out scheduled inspections and minor repairs.
• Update and close jobs on the site CMMS system.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance experience

Attention to detail

Education

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

Job description

Position: Part time Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Stratford (London)

Shift: EVERY Monday & Tuesday ONLY - 11.5 hours per day, 07:00 - 19:00

Contract - Umbrella/PAYE only

Pay Rate: Negotiable

This is a dedicated Monday/Tuesday PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) cover position on a large, high-volume food production site in Stratford. The shift is 100% focused on completing the weekly PPM schedule while keeping an eye on production.

Perfect for an experienced engineer who wants predictable, well‑paid part time opportunity. Ideal extra‑income or semi‑retired role - just two shifts per week

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

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 on Monday and Tuesday
• Immediate or short‑notice availability preferred

If this role might be of an interest, please contact Marta Kosno (phone number removed) and forward your CV to (url removed)

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