Overview
Principal Contractor | Electrical & Mechanical Works | Vendor for Labour, Materials & Third-Party Payment Services
Location: Peterborough, UK
Pay: Electricians up to £33/hr | Mechanical Engineers/Fitters up to £28/hr
Shifts: 12-hour shifts (Days & Nights)
Earnings: Average £4,000–£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 skilled Electrical and Mechanical Engineers to provide shift cover at a busy food processing plant in Peterborough. This role is open to both trades — whether you are an experienced Electrician or Mechanical Fitter/Engineer, we want to hear from you.
This is a flexible contractor / sub-contractor opportunity, with consistent shift cover available. For those seeking stability, there is also an option to transition into a permanent role.
You’ll be covering 12-hour shifts (days and nights available), ensuring that plant machinery, systems, and electrical infrastructure run smoothly with minimal downtime.
Key Responsibilities
* Electrical Engineers: Perform electrical maintenance, fault finding, and repair across plant systems
* Electrical Engineers: Respond quickly to breakdowns and ensure safe electrical operation
* Mechanical Engineers/Fitters: Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and repair on machinery
* Mechanical Engineers/Fitters: Undertake preventative maintenance and support production reliability
* All roles: Work safely within a food production environment, following health & safety and compliance standards
* All roles: Complete shift handovers and reporting
Requirements
* Electricians: Level 3 Electrical Qualification (NVQ or equivalent) + minimum 3 years’ experience
* Mechanical Engineers/Fitters: Recognised Mechanical Qualification / Apprenticeship + minimum 3 years’ experience
* Strong fault-finding and problem-solving ability
* Flexibility to cover both day and night shifts
What We Offer
* Competitive rates: Electricians up to £33/hr | Mechanical up to £28/hr
* Average monthly earnings £4,000–£5,000+ (based on shift hours only)
* Flexible contractor/sub-contractor arrangement
* Pathway to a permanent role if desired
* Regular shift cover opportunities in a leading Peterborough food processing facility
Job Types
* Temporary
* Temp to perm
* Freelance
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