Position: Part time Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Stratford (London)
Shift: EVERY Monday & Tuesday ONLY – 11.5 hours per day, 07:00 – 19:00
Contract – Umbrella/PAYE only
Pay Rate: Negotiable
This is a dedicated Monday/Tuesday PPM (Planned Preventative Maintenance) cover position on a large, high-volume food production site in Stratford. The shift is 100% focused on completing the weekly PPM schedule while keeping an eye on production.
Perfect for an experienced engineer who wants predictable, well-paid part time opportunity. Ideal extra-income or semi-retired role – just two shifts per week
Key Responsibilities
Complete the full weekly PPM schedule across all production, packaging and plant equipment
Carry out scheduled inspections, lubrication, adjustments, cleaning, testing and minor repairs as per the CMMS plan
Typical equipment: conveyors, flow-wrappers, multi-head weighers, palletisers, metal detectors, check-weighers, labellers, mixers, ovens, depositors, pumps, compressors, chillers, boilers, refrigeration plant
Electrical PPMs (if E-biased): insulation testing, thermal imaging, drive checks, motor condition monitoring, control panel inspections, emergency light testing
Mechanical PPMs (if M-biased): bearing replacement, chain tensioning, gearbox oil changes, pump/valve servicing, belt tracking, vibration checks
Update and close off all jobs on the site CMMS system
Required Experience & Qualifications
Time-served apprenticeship or formal qualification (NVQ L3 / City & Guilds / ONC / HNC) in Electrical or Mechanical Engineering
Proven multi-skilled maintenance experience within food, beverage, dairy or FMCG manufacturing (essential)
Comfortable methodically working through a structured PPM plan with excellent attention to detail
Happy to work alone for the full 12-hour shift on Monday and Tuesday
Immediate or short-notice availability preferred
If this role might be of an interest, please contact Marta Kosno (phone number removed) and forward your CV to (url removed)
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