Contract Maintenance Engineer Required – Immediate Start Available

We’re looking for an experienced Contract Maintenance Engineer to join a fantastic client on a 3-month contract based in Manchester.

This is a great opportunity to work with a supportive team, and get stuck into an immediate start contract.

If you’re ready for your next engineering contract, hit that apply button!

Key Details:

Location: Manchester
Contract Length: 3 months
Start Date: Immediate
Shift Pattern: 12hr shifts - 4on 4off days and nights

• Days: (Apply online only)
• Nights: (Apply online only)
• £30/hr direct monthly PAYE or £40/hr for PAYE through accredited umbrella partner
• IIR35 to be determined

Why join us as a Contract Maintenance Engineer?

• A Defined Contract: This is a specific engineering assignment with an agreed shift pattern, providing consistent work rather than ad-hoc shifts.
• Reliable Payments: We work with trusted partners to ensure a smooth and professional contracting experience.
• Supportive Team: Our engineers tell us the Wagstaff team is friendly, responsive, and easy to work with.
• Great Environment: Join a modern manufacturing site with a team that values skilled engineers and the work they do.

As a Contract Maintenance Engineer, your role will include:

• Supporting production with reactive breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance
• Fault finding and repair across electrical and mechanical systems
• Working efficiently within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance
• Representing Wagstaff Recruitment with a professional and positive attitude

What we’re looking for:

• Multiskilled Maintenance Engineers – ideally electrically biased, with strong mechanical ability
• Experience within food, packaging, or general manufacturing environments
• Engineers who are reliable, professional, and take pride in their work
• Calm, solution-focused approach when dealing with breakdowns and pressure
• Someone who shares our mission: “We are here to make our clients’ lives easier.”

Contact Jamie today for a confidential chat about the role, the site, and whether it’s the right fit for you.

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