Contract Shift Engineer

Our client is a well-established UK manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and operational excellence.

Job Role & Key Responsibilities

We are currently looking for experienced Contract Maintenance Engineers to support with ad-hoc shift cover within a fast‑paced manufacturing and print production environment. This is an ideal opportunity for engineers looking to pick up additional shifts alongside their current role, with flexible day, night, weekend, and emergency cover available.

Key Responsibilities

• Provide engineering support during planned and emergency shift cover
• Carry out reactive and planned maintenance across production machinery
• Diagnose and repair electrical and mechanical faults
• Support production teams to reduce downtime and keep equipment running efficiently
• Work across high-speed manufacturing, print, binding, and finishing equipment
• Follow site health & safety procedures at all times
• Work independently during 12-hour day or night shifts

The Ideal Candidate will have

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
• Previous experience within manufacturing, production, or industrial maintenance
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault‑finding skills
• The ability to work independently and confidently on shift
• Availability for ad‑hoc 12-hour shifts, days or nights
• A reliable and flexible approach to work

Desirable Skills

• Experience working with high-speed production, print, packaging, binding, or finishing equipment
• Previous contract or shift‑cover experience
• Electrical and mechanical maintenance experience within a live manufacturing environment
• Strong health & safety awareness

Benefits Include

• £35 per hour
• Flexible ad-hoc shift cover
• 12-hour day and night shifts available
• Opportunity to pick up additional income around your current shift pattern
• Work within an established manufacturing environment
• Suitable for engineers looking for weekend, day, or night shift cover

Contractors must provide their own tools and full PPE, including long sleeve shirts, safety boots, hard hat, orange hi‑vis, ear defenders, safety glasses, and personal padlocks for isolation procedures.

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