Maintenance Engineer
Jonathan Lee Recruitment · Coventry, West Midlands
Maintenance Engineer at Jonathan Lee Recruitment, based in Coventry, West Midlands. This is a contract role.
- Salary
- Competitive
- Location
- Coventry, West Midlands
- Contract
- Contract
- Posted
- 1 day ago
- Closes
- 6 Sep 2026
- Sector
- Maintenance Engineer
Reference https://www.jonlee.co.uk/job/72212-maintenance-engineer-coventry-west-midlands/
About the role
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Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer6 Month Rolling Contract | £35.00 – £38.00 per hour | Outside IR35 3 Shift Rotation (Mornings, Afternoons & Nights) Coventry
Join a Leading Advanced Manufacturing Business
Are you a skilled Maintenance Engineer looking for your next contract opportunity? We are seeking experienced multi-skilled engineers with either a mechanical or electrical bias to support a high-performing advanced manufacturing operation in Coventry.
Working within a technically challenging production environment, you’ll play a key role in maintaining, improving and troubleshooting a wide range of manufacturing equipment and plant machinery. This is an excellent opportunity to join a growing engineering team and work on cutting-edge manufacturing processes within a business investing heavily in its operations.
Contract Details
- £35.00 – £38.00 per hour
- Outside IR35
- 6 Month Rolling Contract
- Immediate Start Available
- Long-Term Contract Potential
- Coventry Location
Shift Pattern
Rotating 3-shift pattern:
- Morning Shift
- Afternoon Shift
- Night Shift
Flexibility to work across all three shifts is essential.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance activities across manufacturing plant and equipment
- Respond to breakdowns and perform fault diagnosis to minimise downtime
- Conduct root cause analysis and implement effective corrective actions
- Support machinery upgrades, installations and continuous improvement projects
- Install, commission and modify production equipment
- Assist with factory layout changes and production line improvements
- Ensure compliance with health, safety and environmental standards
- Maintain accurate maintenance records and documentation
- Work closely with production teams to maximise equipment availability and performance
- Liaise with external contractors and suppliers when required
What We’re Looking For
Essential
- Previous experience as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer within a manufacturing, engineering or production environment
- Strong fault-finding and diagnostic skills
- Experience carrying out planned and reactive maintenance activities
- Mechanical knowledge including:
- Hydraulics
- Pneumatics
- Fluid power systems
- Steam systems
- Electrical fault-finding experience
- Ability to read and interpret engineering documentation
- Strong problem-solving skills with a proactive approach to maintenance
- Competent IT skills including Microsoft Office
Desirable
- Manufacturing, automotive, aerospace, defence or high-volume production experience
- Compression moulding equipment experience
- Waterjet cutting equipment knowledge
- City & Guilds, ONC, HNC or equivalent engineering qualification
- Forklift Truck Licence
- MEWP Licence
Why Apply?
This is an opportunity to join a highly respected advanced manufacturing business at the forefront of innovation. You’ll be working as part of a skilled engineering team, supporting complex manufacturing processes and contributing to major operational improvement projects.
If you’re an experienced Maintenance Engineer looking for a technically challenging contract with excellent rates and long-term potential, we’d like to hear from you.
Your CV will be forwarded to Jonathan Lee Recruitment, a leading engineering and manufacturing recruitment consultancy established in 1978. The services advertised by Jonathan Lee Recruitment are those of an Employment Agency.
In order for your CV to be processed effectively, please ensure your name, email address, phone number and location (post code OR town OR county, as a minimum) are included.
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Reference: https://www.jonlee.co.uk/job/72212-maintenance-engineer-coventry-west-midlands/ · Posted 1 day ago · Closes 6 Sep 2026 · Listed via Jonathan Lee Recruitment
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