Maintenance Engineer

Supertemps Limited; Wales; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a skilled Maintenance Engineer to support equipment in a fast-paced production environment. The ideal candidate should have proven experience in maintenance, particularly electrical, and excellent problem-solving abilities. The position offers a competitive hourly rate of £18 – £19 and entails working Monday to Friday from 7:30 AM to 3:45 PM. This is a temporary role initially for one month but likely to be extended.

Benefits

Competitive hourly pay

Accrued holiday pay

Qualifications

• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role (electrical and/or mechanical) within a manufacturing setting.
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset.
• Ability to work safely and efficiently under pressure.

Responsibilities

• Conduct scheduled inspections and maintenance on essential equipment.
• Respond to planned and unplanned electrical/mechanical tasks.
• Monitor production lines and identify improvement opportunities.
• Perform preventative maintenance to reduce downtime.
• Support production teams during start-ups and shutdowns.
• Investigate and resolve recurring technical issues.
• Promote safety and GMP standards.
• Contribute to projects reducing energy costs.

Skills

Problem-solving skills

Communication skills

Teamwork abilities

Job description

Overview

We’re recruiting a skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a busy production environment, supporting the smooth running of essential equipment and machinery on a temporary full-time basis.

This is an excellent opportunity for an experienced engineer with an electrical bias who thrives in a fast-paced setting, with a focus on both preventative and reactive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Carrying out scheduled inspections and maintenance on essential equipment
• Responding efficiently to both planned and unplanned electrical/mechanical tasks
• Monitoring production lines and identifying opportunities for improvement
• Performing preventative maintenance to reduce downtime
• Supporting production teams with start-ups, shutdowns, and changeovers
• Investigating and resolving recurring or significant technical issues
• Proactively promoting and improving safety and GMP standards
• Contributing to projects that reduce energy costs across operations

Qualifications / Requirements

• Proven experience in a maintenance engineering role (electrical and/or mechanical) within a manufacturing setting
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive mindset
• Ability to work safely and efficiently under pressure
• Excellent communication and teamwork abilities

Benefits / Compensation

In exchange you will receive a competitive hourly pay rate of £18 – £19 depending on skills and experience plus accrued holiday pay whilst on assignment. Working full time Monday – Friday 7.30am – 15.45pm initially for one month but likely to be extended.

How to Apply

Interested in working in a supportive environment where your skills make a real impact? If you’re a dedicated engineer seeking your next temporary role based on the outskirts of Caernarfon, we’d love to hear from you — apply today via the Supertemps website or contact our team for more information!