Pay:
£28.00-£33.00 per hour
Job description:
Electrician – Shift Cover (Food Processing Plant, Days & Nights, £33/hr)
Location: Peterborough, UK
Pay: Up to £33 per hour
Shifts: 12-hour shifts (Days & Nights)
Earnings: Average £5,000+ per month (shift hours only)
Contract Type: Contractor / Sub-Contractor (option to go permanent if desired)
About the Role
We are looking for an experienced and qualified Electrician to provide shift cover at a busy food processing plant in Peterborough. This is a hands-on role suited to contractors or sub-contractors who want consistent, well-paid shift work with the flexibility of contracting and the option to move into a permanent role in the future.
You'll be covering 12-hour shifts (days and nights available) ensuring the safe, reliable, and efficient operation of electrical systems across the site.
Key Responsibilities
* Carry out electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repair work across plant equipment and systems
* Respond to electrical breakdowns promptly to minimise downtime
* Work safely within a food production environment, following site procedures and compliance standards
* Complete shift handovers and basic reporting as required
Requirements
* Level 3 Electrical Qualification (NVQ or equivalent)
* Minimum 5 years' experience
as an electrician, ideally within industrial, manufacturing, or food production environments
* Strong fault-finding skills and ability to work independently
* Flexibility to cover both day and night shifts
What We Offer
* Up to £33/hour
pay rate
* Average
£5,000+ monthly earnings
(based on shift hours only)
* Overtime available
* Flexible contractor/sub-contractor arrangement
* Option to transition into a
permanent role
if desired
* Regular shift cover opportunities in a well-established food processing facility
This is an excellent opportunity for electricians who want high and consistent earnings, flexibility, and the chance to secure long-term work with one of Peterborough's key food production sites.
Job Types: Temporary, Temp to perm, Freelance