Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer

6 Month Rolling Contract | £35.00 - £38.00 per hour | Outside IR35 3 Shift Rotation (Mornings, Afternoons & Nights) Coventry

Join a Leading Advanced Manufacturing Business

Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? We are seeking experienced multi-skilled engineers with either a mechanical or electrical bias to support a high-performing advanced manufacturing operation in Coventry.

Working within a technically challenging production environment, you'll play a key role in maintaining, improving and troubleshooting a wide range of manufacturing equipment and plant machinery. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team and work on cutting-edge manufacturing processes within a business investing heavily in its operations.

Contract Details

• £35.00 - £38.00 per hour
• Outside IR35
• 6 Month Rolling Contract
• Immediate Start Available
• Long-Term Contract Potential
• Coventry Location

Shift Pattern

Rotating 3-shift pattern:

• Morning Shift
• Afternoon Shift
• Night Shift

Flexibility to work across all three shifts is essential.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities across manufacturing plant and equipment
• Respond to breakdowns and perform fault diagnosis to minimise downtime
• Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions
• Support machinery upgrades, installations and continuous improvement projects
• Install, commission and modify production equipment
• Assist with factory layout changes and production line improvements
• Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards
• Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
• Work closely with production teams to maximise equipment availability and performance
• Liaise with external contractors and suppliers when required

What We're Looking For

Essential

• Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment
• Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
• Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities
• Mechanical knowledge including:
  • Hydraulics
  • Pneumatics
  • Fluid power systems
  • Steam systems
• Electrical fault-finding experience
• Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation
• Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to maintenance
• Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office

Desirable

• Manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, defence or high-volume production experience
• Compression moulding equipment experience
• Waterjet cutting equipment knowledge
• City & Guilds, ONC, HNC or equivalent engineering qualification
• Forklift Truck Licence
• MEWP Licence

Why Apply?

This is an opportunity to join a highly respected advanced manufacturing business at the forefront of innovation. You'll be working as part of a skilled engineering team, supporting complex manufacturing processes and contributing to major operational improvement projects.

If you're an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a technically challenging contract with excellent rates and long-term potential, we'd like to hear from you.