Locations: Portsmouth
We are growing our Contract Maintenance team at Maintech Recruitment and are looking for experienced contract maintenance engineers across the Midlands and surrounding areas.
We currently have opportunities for multi-skilled maintenance engineers to support both long term assignments & ad hoc shifts, carrying out both reactive and proactive maintenance duties across manufacturing and highly automated environments.
You will need to be an experianced engineer and hold relevant qualifications to a minimum Level 3 standard.
Rate: £38.00 - £40.00 per hour
Status: Outside IR35
What we are looking for
We value contractors who bring the right attitude as well as the right skills. We are looking for engineers who can:
Be reliable — if you commit to a shift, we need to know we can count on you
Be transparent — we will always be open and honest, and expect the same in return
Hit the ground running and work confidently from day one
Problem solve independently and make sound engineering decisions
Deliver a consistently high standard of work
Skills and qualifications required
Time-served electrical or multi-skilled apprenticeship
Minimum City & Guilds, NVQ or BTEC Level 3
Strong fault-finding ability on automated machinery
PLC interrogation knowledge; basic programming and testing would be a distinct advantage
At least 5 years’ experience within manufacturing or highly automated environments maintaining production assets
Own hand tools and PPE
Full right to work in the UK without sponsorship
What you can expect from us
A friendly, approachable and supportive team
Honest communication — not every contract is glamorous, and we will always be clear about the environment, expectations and scope before you arrive on site
Weekly pay with a simple online timesheet portal
Fully vetted inside and outside IR35 opportunities
Competitive day rates and long-term working relationships
If this Contract Maintenance Engineer opportunity sounds right for you, please contact Rebecca Williams or Emma Whiting at Maintech Recruitment. Click apply or connect with us on LinkedIn.
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Salary description
£40.00 - £40.00 per hour