Contract Maintenance Engineer - (Elec Bais) - Stoke

Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) – Contract Location: Staffordshire Rate: £37 per hour Shift Pattern: 4 on 4 off – Days & Nights Hours: 6:30am–6:30pm / 6:30pm–6:30am Contract Length: Ongoing (minimum 3 months) Start: Immediate / ASAP Role Overview: We are recruiting a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Electrical Bias) on a contract basis to support a high-volume FMCG manufacturing site in Staffordshire. This is a hands-on, shift-based role focused on keeping production running through effective fault-finding, breakdown response and planned maintenance. Key Responsibilities: Electrical fault-finding and reactive maintenance Planned preventative maintenance (PPMs) Supporting production to minimise downtime Assisting with continuous improvement and engineering projects Accurate completion of maintenance records and fault logs Electrical Duties: Fault-finding on motors, drives, sensors, panels and control circuits Electrical isolation, testing and reinstatement Supporting upgrades and improvement work Basic PLC fault-finding (where applicable) Mechanical Support: Supporting mechanical maintenance as required Working on conveyors, motors and drive systems Assisting with mechanical strip-downs and repairs Machinery & Equipment: Automated FMCG production lines Conveyors, packaging and slicing machinery Process equipment including mixers and ovens Health, Safety & Compliance: Working safely at all times in line with site procedures Completing permits, risk assessments and safe systems of work Maintaining high food safety and hygiene standards Skills & Experience Required: Proven Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer with strong electrical bias FMCG / food manufacturing or high-speed production background Confident electrical fault-finding skills Mechanical competence to support production Relevant electrical qualifications (NVQ / HNC or equivalent)