Contract Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Part Time)

Location: Oldham, Greater Manchester
Contract Length: Approximately 3 months

Salary: Equivalent to an hourly rate of £20.78
Working Hours: Flexible – ideally around 20 hours per week
Pay: Negotiable, depending on availability and working arrangements

We are seeking an experienced Electrical Maintenance Engineer to provide short-term cover within our clients engineering team. This is an excellent opportunity for a contractor or someone looking for a fixed-term position to support ongoing maintenance activities and key projects within a fast-paced manufacturing environment.

Rather than taking on the full responsibilities of a Maintenance Manager, you'll focus on keeping operations running smoothly by leading electrical maintenance activities, supporting projects, resolving breakdowns, and ensuring preventative maintenance schedules are maintained.

This is a flexible opportunity, ideally requiring around three days per week (fewer or more can be considered), with the working pattern and hours open to discussion to suit the right candidate. We can accommodate more or fewer hours depending on your availability and preferences.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned and reactive maintenance across manufacturing equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose faults and undertake electrical and mechanical repairs.
• Help minimise equipment downtime and maintain efficient production operations.
• Ensure all maintenance work is completed safely and in line with relevant standards.
• Support general maintenance requirements across the manufacturing facility.

Essential Requirements

• 18th Edition Wiring Regulations qualification – essential.
• IOSH/NEBOSH, or IPAF certification.
• Proven maintenance experience within a manufacturing environment.
• Multi-skilled electrical and mechanical maintenance capabilities.
• A proactive approach to fault-finding and problem-solving.
• The ability to work independently and manage maintenance tasks effectively.

Interested?

If you are an experienced Multi-Skilled Maintenance Technician looking for a flexible, short-term contract in Oldham, we would love to hear from you.

Get in touch to discuss the opportunity, your availability and your preferred working arrangements.

Please note that Mpeople recruitment cannot always respond to all applicants due to the high volume of CV's received on a daily basis. Should you not receive a response within 5 working days please accept this as not been successful. Mpeople wish you all the best in your job search.

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