Maintenance Engineer - Purfleet, Essex

Location: Purfleet, Essex

Pay Rate: £35 per hour (Outside IR35) or PAYE option available

Type: Flexible / Ad-Hoc Shift Cover

Industry: FMCG Manufacturing

Overview

We're seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to provide extra shift cover at a leading international FMCG manufacturer based in Purfleet. This opportunity offers flexibility - ideal if you're looking to pick up additional shifts (typically once or twice a week, or 2-3 times a month) to earn extra income around your existing role.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventive maintenance (PPM) as required

Attend to breakdowns in a fast-paced manufacturing environment

Diagnose and repair mechanical and electrical faults

Support continuous improvement and minimise downtime

Requirements

Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer within an FMCG or high-speed manufacturing environment

Qualified mechanically or electrically (Apprenticeship, NVQ, City & Guilds, or equivalent)

Strong hands-on maintenance skills (mechanical and electrical)

Able to work autonomously and respond quickly to breakdowns

What's on Offer

£35 per hour (Outside IR35) or PAYE payment option

Flexible shift pattern - work when you're available

Excellent opportunity to earn extra income outside your normal job

Work with a well-established, international manufacturer

Location

Based in Purfleet, Essex - easily commutable from Basildon, Erith, Dagenham, Beckton, Silvertown, Bow, Enfield, Epping, Chelmsford, Dartford, Grays, Rainham, Romford, South Ockendon, Tilbury, and surrounding areas in Essex, Kent and London

How to Apply

For more information about this Maintenance Engineer role, please contact Simon on (phone number removed) or email

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