Electrical Maintenance Engineer - temporary

Job description

Job Description

Job Title: Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer Location: North Yorkshire Rate: £38–41 per hour Inside Scope, no Limited Co. Engagement)

Job Type: Contract, 2 months ongoing initially, potential to extend

Day Shifts: Primarily Monday to Friday – 8-hour shifts – NO NIGHTS, some weekends

Client: FMCG Manufacturing and Packaging The Opportunity Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer We're recruiting for an experienced Contract Electrical Bias Maintenance Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical maintenance support within a busy, automated production and packaging environment. This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability. This client needs… ? Strong multi-skilled electrical fault diagnosis ? Experience with conveyors, motors, drives, sensors & PLC s ? Ability to cope with wet/dusty, contamination-prone environments ? Preventative maintenance planning to avoid damaging food safety interruptions ? Quick turnaround repairs during high-volume peaks You'll play a key role in maintenance and fitting tasks, supporting production line maintenance and improvement projects while ensuring equipment uptime and performance.

Key Responsibilities:

Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer - temporary Carry out maintenance Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery, including conveyors, motors, and drives Support the plant and automated systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and handling equipment Attend to breakdowns promptly, delivering fast, safe, and effective mechanical repairs Assist in modification and improvement projects on process lines and production equipment Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring reliability and performance targets are achieved Maintain safe working practices and uphold engineering standards across all tasks.

Qualifications & Requirements - Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer - temporary Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment – ideally with conveyors, motors, drives, etc Ability to read engineering drawings and work independently on maintenance or modification projects A proactive, problem-solving approach and commitment to continuous improvement Computer-literate with a good understanding of maintenance reporting systems What's on Offer - Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer - temporary Competitive £38–41 per hour rate (Inside IR35) Monday–Friday, primarily 9-hour rotating shifts 1 in 3 weekends Opportunity to work at a well-invested, award-winning site Free onsite parking and modern facilities Chance to contribute to high-profile production projects For more information, contact Mike Butler at Techsearch on 0113 212 3519 or email Candidates with backgrounds as a Contract electrical engineer, Temporary Multi-Skilled maintenance engineer, electrical maintenance engineer, Engineer, Contract Engineer, Food Packaging Engineer OTHER DETAILS Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Wetherby

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

20-10-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English