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Contract maintenance Engineer

Job description

Contract Maintenance Engineer - Late Shift (2pm-10pm)
Location: Suffolk
Shift: Monday - Friday, 2:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Contract: 3-6 months (potential to extend)
Rate: £36ph umbrella

Are you an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for your next contract role? We're seeking a skilled engineer to support a busy manufacturing facility in Suffolk on the late shift. This is a great opportunity to join a well-established team and make an immediate impact.

Key Responsibilities:

  • Carrying out reactive and planned maintenance on production machinery

  • Troubleshooting mechanical and electrical faults

  • Working to minimize downtime and support continuous production

  • Ensuring all work is completed in line with health & safety regulations

  • Reporting and documenting work carried out using CMMS systems

What We're Looking For:

  • Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in a manufacturing or industrial setting

  • Multi-skilled (mechanical/electrical), ideally with a recognised engineering qualification (e.g., NVQ, BTEC, City & Guilds)

  • Confident working independently during the late shift

  • Strong fault-finding skills and a proactive approach to maintenance

Why Join Us?

  • Stable weekday hours - no weekends!

  • Work with a supportive and professional engineering team

  • Opportunity to extend or transition to a permanent role

Apply now or contact us directly to find out more about this opportunity