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Posted 12 August, 2026

Contract Multi-skilled Maintenance Engineer

Ruth Wagstaff Recruitment
Manchester, ENG, GB Full Time

Job Description

Contract Maintenance Engineer Required – Immediate Start Available

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We’re looking for an experienced Contract Maintenance Engineer to join a fantastic client on a 3-month contract based in Manchester.

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This is a great opportunity to work with a supportive team, and get stuck into an immediate start contract.

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If you’re ready for your next engineering contract, hit that apply button!

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Key Details:

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Location: ManchesterContract Length: 3 monthsStart Date: ImmediateShift Pattern: 12hr shifts - 4on 4off days and nights

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  • Days: 0700-1900
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  • Nights: 1900-0700
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  • £30/hr direct monthly PAYE or £40/hr for PAYE through accredited umbrella partner
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  • IIR35 to be determined
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Why join us as a Contract Maintenance Engineer?

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  • A Defined Contract: This is a specific engineering assignment with an agreed shift pattern, providing consistent work rather than ad-hoc shifts.
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  • Reliable Payments: We work with trusted partners to ensure a smooth and professional contracting experience.
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  • Supportive Team: Our engineers tell us the Wagstaff team is friendly, responsive, and easy to work with.
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  • Great Environment: Join a modern manufacturing site with a team that values skilled engineers and the work they do.
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As a Contract Maintenance Engineer, your role will include:

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  • Supporting production with reactive breakdowns and planned preventative maintenance
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  • Fault finding and repair across electrical and mechanical systems
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  • Working efficiently within a fast-paced manufacturing environment
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  • Maintaining high standards of safety, quality, and compliance
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  • Representing Wagstaff Recruitment with a professional and positive attitude
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What we’re looking for:

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  • Multiskilled Maintenance Engineers – ideally electrically biased, with strong mechanical ability
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  • Experience within food, packaging, or general manufacturing environments
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  • Engineers who are reliable, professional, and take pride in their work
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  • Calm, solution-focused approach when dealing with breakdowns and pressure
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  • Someone who shares our mission: “We are here to make our clients’ lives easier.”
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Contact Jamie today for a confidential chat about the role, the site, and whether it’s the right fit for you.

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Wagstaff Recruitment – “Building Trusted Relationships to Create Great Opportunities.”