Maintenance Engineer - Contract
| Posting date: | 16 March 2026 |
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| Salary: | £25 to £26 per hour |
| Hours: | Full time |
| Closing date: | 23 March 2026 |
| Location: | Coventry, West Midlands, CV6 5TP |
| Remote working: | On-site only |
| Company: | GI Group Main Account |
| Job type: | Contract |
| Job reference: | 1413_1773671410 |
Summary
Maintenance Engineer - Contract (6 months)
Location: Coventry
Shift Pattern: Three shift rotation (where needed - 2 shift otherwise)
Pay Rate: £25.52 per hour
6 month contract - option to go permanent after 6 months if you want to
The Role
We are supporting a leading manufacturer in Coventry who are now looking for a Multi Skilled, electrically biased Maintenance Engineer to join their team on a long term contract. This role sits inside IR35 and can lead to a permanent position for anyone who is interested in securing something long term.
You will be carrying out planned, reactive and preventative maintenance across fast paced production equipment, ensuring machinery uptime, supporting shift production teams and keeping the site running safely and efficiently.
What You Will Be Doing
- Carry out electrical and mechanical maintenance across production machinery, robotics and automated equipment
- Complete PPM, reactive and continuous improvement work to minimise downtime
- Support production teams with fault finding and quick response breakdown activity
- Work within safe operating procedures, quality standards and compliance requirements
- Contribute to a reliable maintenance function within a busy Manufacturing environment
What We Are Looking For
- Multi Skilled Maintenance Engineer with electrical bias
- Strong background within fast paced manufacturing, ideally automotive
- Confident with fault finding, diagnostics and supporting production equipment
- Able to work a rotating three shift pattern
- Someone who can start quickly and integrate into an established team
Why Apply?
- Contract stability with weekly pay
- £25.52 per hour
- Three shift rotation, no continental shifts
- Opportunity to go permanent if you decide you want a long term role
- Supportive team and well organised maintenance function
Interested?
If you are a Maintenance Engineer who wants a straightforward contract with the option of going permanent in future, click Apply Now or message me directly for a confidential chat.
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