Contract Maintenance Engineer

Temp Contract Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

Leek, Staffordshire

4 Weeks +

We are seeking a proactive and experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer to join a fast-paced food manufacturing facility. The role is responsible for delivering site-wide maintenance support, ensuring minimal downtime, and maintaining compliance with health and safety standards.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) across a wide range of equipment
• Respond to breakdowns quickly and effectively to minimize production downtime
• Support site engineering projects, upgrades, and continuous improvement activities
• Maintain and repair electrical and mechanical systems across the production site
• Work closely with production and engineering teams to identify and resolve technical issues
• Ensure all work is carried out in line with site health, safety, and hygiene standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and shift handovers

Skills & Experience

• Time-served engineer with a recognised mechanical and/or electrical engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3 or equivalent)
• Proven experience in a food, FMCG, or similar fast-paced manufacturing environment
• Strong fault-finding skills across mechanical, electrical, pneumatic, and hydraulic systems
• Ability to work independently on nights and manage priorities efficiently
• Excellent understanding of health and safety practices in a manufacturing setting
• Experience with PLC fault finding (Siemens, Allen Bradley, etc.)
• Knowledge of HACCP and food safety standards