Maintenance Engineer

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Contract)

Location: Peterborough
Industry: Construction Materials Manufacturing
Rate: £33.00 – £34.00 p/h (Outside IR35)
Shift: 4 on 4 off – Days (6:00am – 6:00pm)

We’re looking for a Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join a high-volume manufacturing site within the construction materials sector. This is a hands‑on role focused on maintaining and improving a wide range of automated plant machinery, including robotics and heavy production equipment.

You’ll be working as part of an established maintenance team, supporting production through a mix of planned and reactive maintenance.

• Carry out mechanical maintenance on automated plant and machinery
• Support breakdowns and minimise downtime across production
• Work on robotics, conveyors, presses, and mixing equipment
• Complete PPM activities and support continuous improvement
• Maintain safe and efficient operation of all equipment

• Strong mechanical maintenance background in a manufacturing environment
• Good experience with hydraulics and pneumatics (essential)
• Experience working with components such as bearings, gearboxes, chains, belts, and motors
• Confident fault‑finding and repairing heavy industrial machinery
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team

• 4 on 4 off days only
• Outside IR35
• Immediate Start
• Potential for rolling extensions