Contract Maintenance Engineer

Job Description:

Night Owls, Where Are You?

We're looking for Contract Maintenance Engineers who don't mind burning the midnight oil.

There's an immediate start available with a great client, modern site, and a fab team to join.

If you’re ready to take on your next contract, hit that apply button!

Key Details:

• Location: Leicestershire
• Position 1: 12-hour permanent nights on a Panama shift pattern
• Position 2: Ad hoc 12-hour night shifts – covering sickness and holidays
• Pay: Competitive rates
• Inside IR35 – typically £35/hour via an accredited umbrella (depending on site, experience, and payment method)

Why join us as a Contract Maintenance Engineer?

• Flexibility: Whether you’re looking for consistent contract work, semi-retired, or just after the odd night shift, we’ve got options.
• Reliable Payments: We partner only with trusted, FCSA-accredited umbrella companies to ensure you’re paid accurately and on time.
• Supportive Team: Our engineers often say the Wagstaff team is friendly, responsive, and easy to work with.

As a Contract Maintenance Engineer your role will include:

• Supporting production with reactive breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance
• Working efficiently in fast-paced manufacturing environments
• Upholding the highest standards of safety, quality, and compliance
• Representing Wagstaff Recruitment with a professional and positive attitude

What we’re looking for in a Contract Maintenance Engineer:

• Multiskilled Engineers – ideally electrically biased, but mechanically competent too
• Experience in food, packaging, or general manufacturing
• Reliable and honest professionals who take pride in their work and show up for shifts
• Calm, solution-focused mindsets when pressure’s on
• Engineers who believe in our mission: “We are here to make our clients’ lives easier.”

Interested to join our team of Contract Maintenance Engineers?

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

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