Contract Maintenance Engineer

Leicester · Warehouse & Logistics

£27.50 - £40.00 per hourNight shift
Contract Maintenance Engineer – NightsWhere are our night owls?

Food Manufacturing | Leicestershire | Ad-hoc 12-hour Nights | Up to £40 per hour

We’re looking for experienced Contract Maintenance Engineers to support busy food manufacturing sites across Leicestershire on ad-hoc 12-hour night shifts.

This is a great opportunity for a Contract Maintenance Engineer looking to pick up additional shifts on their days off, boost their income or secure regular contract work without committing to a permanent position.

What’s on offer?
  • £27.50–£30.00 per hour – PAYE direct with Wagstaff Recruitment
  • £35.00–£40.00 per hour – PAYE via our accredited payroll partner
  • 12-hour night shifts
  • Ad-hoc / flexible shifts
  • Inside IR35
  • Potential for ongoing contract work
The Role

As a Contract Maintenance Engineer, you’ll provide hands-on engineering support to production, helping to keep plant and equipment safe, reliable and running efficiently throughout the night.

You’ll be responsible for:

  • Reactive and planned maintenance across production equipment and auxiliary systems
  • Fault finding and repairs across electrical and mechanical systems
  • Supporting production to minimise downtime
  • Completing planned maintenance tasks and engineering documentation
  • Maintaining high standards of engineering and repair
  • Updating CMMS records
  • Supporting continuous improvement and cost-reduction initiatives
What are we looking for?

We’re looking for a Contract Maintenance Engineer who is:

  • Time-served / apprentice-trained
  • C&G / NVQ Level 3 qualified; ONC/HNC advantageous
  • Strong across electrical and mechanical maintenance
  • Experienced within food or FMCG manufacturing – essential
  • A confident fault finder with a proactive approach
  • Comfortable working independently on 12-hour night shifts

If you’re a Contract Maintenance Engineer looking to make extra money from your days off, or you're interested in ongoing contract opportunities, we’d be keen to hear from you.

For more information, please apply or contact a member of the Wagstaff Team

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  • How do I apply for Contract Maintenance Engineer?

    Click the 'Apply for this job' button above. You'll be taken to the employer's site to complete your application.

  • What are the shift details?

    Night shift

  • What is the pay?

    £27.50 - £40.00 per hour

  • Where is this job based?

    Leicester

  • Who is the employer?

    Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment

  • Is this a night shift?

    Yes. This is a night shift role — shift times are shown in the listing above.

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