3-6 Month Contract - Outside IR35
Location: Swadlincote & Coventry - must be able to commute to both
£38 per hour
Role Purpose
Electrical & Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to support maintenance activities across the Swadlincote and Coventry service centres.
Responsible for carrying out planned preventative maintenance (PPM), reactive maintenance, fault finding, repairs, and continuous improvement activities on industrial washing and pooling equipment. The role will support the Engineering Manager, Field service engineer, and site operations teams in maintaining equipment reliability, uptime, safety, and operational performance.
Key Responsibilities
Perform planned preventative maintenance on industrial washing systems and associated equipment.
Respond to equipment breakdowns and carry out fault diagnosis and repairs.
Troubleshoot electrical and mechanical issues on wash lines, conveyors, pumps, motors, drives, sensors, and control systems.
Support equipment installations, modifications, and improvement projects.
Complete maintenance records and provide clear feedback on completed work.
Ensure all work is carried out in accordance with site safety procedures and regulations.
Work collaboratively with operations teams to minimise downtime and improve equipment performance.
Essential Requirements
Time-served Electrical and/or Mechanical Engineer.
Proven experience in industrial maintenance environments. - Ideally worked with industrial washing systems
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Experience working with:
Motors and gearboxes
Conveyors
Pumps and valves
Sensors and control systems
Electrical distribution equipment
PLC-controlled machinery (fault finding level)
Ability to work independently across multiple sites.
Full UK driving licence.
Working Pattern
Flexible weekday coverage to be agreed.
Travel required between Swadlincote and Coventry service centres
Availability for occasional breakdown support if required
Salary description
£38.00 - £38.00 per hour