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Posted 11 August, 2026

Contract Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Contract Maintenance Engineer Required – Immediate Start Available We’re looking for an experienced Contract Maintenance Engineer to join a fantastic client on a 3-month contract based in Manchester. This is a great opportunity to work with a supportive team, and get stuck into an immediate start contract. If you’re ready for your next engineering contract, hit that apply button! Key Details: Location: Manchester Contract Length: 3 months Start Date: Immediate Shift Pattern: 12hr shifts - 4on 4off days and nights Days: (Apply online only) Nights: (Apply online only) £30/hr direct monthly PAYE or £40/hr for PAYE through accredited umbrella partner IIR35 to be determined Why join us as a Contract Maintenance Engineer? A Defined Contract: This is a specific engineering assignment with an agreed shift pattern, providing consistent work rather than ad-hoc shifts. Reliable Payments: We work with trusted partners to ensure a smooth and professional contracting experience. Supportive Team: Our engineers tell us the Wagstaff team is friendly, responsive, and easy to work with. Great Environment: Join a modern manufacturing site with a team that values skilled engineers and the work they do. As a Contract Maintenance Engineer, your role will include: Supporting production with reactive breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance Fault finding and repair across electrical and mechanical systems Working efficiently within a fast-paced manufacturing environment Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance Representing Wagstaff Recruitment with a professional and positive attitude What we’re looking for: Multiskilled Maintenance Engineers – ideally electrically biased, with strong mechanical ability Experience within food, packaging, or general manufacturing environments Engineers who are reliable, professional, and take pride in their work Calm, solution-focused approach when dealing with breakdowns and pressure Someone who shares our mission: “We are here to make our clients’ lives easier.” Contact Jamie today for a confidential chat about the role, the site, and whether it’s the right fit for you. Wagstaff Recruitment – “Building Trusted Relationships to Create Great Opportunities