Contract Maintenance Engineer
Food Manufacturing | Leicestershire | Day Shifts
We’re recruiting a Contract Maintenance Engineer to support a busy food manufacturing site in Leicestershire.
You’ll provide engineering support to the production team, carrying out reactive and planned maintenance and helping to keep plant and equipment safe, reliable and production-ready — minimising downtime and supporting efficient production.
The Role
You’ll work closely with Engineering and Production teams, responding to breakdowns, completing planned preventative maintenance and identifying opportunities to improve equipment reliability and performance.
What You’ll Be Doing:
Responding quickly and effectively to breakdowns to minimise downtime
Carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), servicing and routine inspections
Providing reactive and proactive maintenance across plant, equipment and auxiliary systems
Supporting Production to maximise equipment availability and efficiency
Ensuring planned engineering tasks are completed on time and in full
Completing maintenance documentation and keeping CMMS records up to date
Maintaining high standards of repair, engineering practice and housekeeping
What We’re Looking For:
Qualified Maintenance Engineer – C&G / NVQ Level 3 or above, ideally with ONC/HNC
Apprentice trained
Multi-skilled, with strong electrical and mechanical experience
Food or FMCG manufacturing experience essential
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills
Proactive approach to maintenance and supporting production
Good communication and teamwork skills
A commitment to continuous improvement and personal development
Who Is This Suited To?
Contract Engineers looking for a regular weekly contract
Engineers looking for a consistent day-shift pattern
Contractors looking for their next long-term opportunity
Engineers who enjoy working in a busy, automated food manufacturing environment
Working Pattern:
Sunday: 06:00–18:00
Monday: 06:00–15:00
Tuesday: 06:00–15:00
Wednesday: 06:00–15:00
Pay Rates:
PAYE direct with Wagstaff Recruitment – £27.50 to £30.00 per hour
PAYE through our accredited payroll partner – £35.00 to £40.00 per hour
Shifts Inside IR35
For more information, please apply or contact a member of the Wagstaff Team:
Jamie Vedel (phone number removed)
Natalie Taylor (phone number removed)
Email:
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