Maintenance Engineer - Outside IR35

Reference: cont1235g_1783669362

Maintenance Engineer - Barking

MUST have UK Maintenance Technician experience working in fully automated production factory

(This is NOT an FM role and NOT an automated warehouse role) - MUST be factory maintenance


Rate: up to £40ph outside IR35
Shifts: 12-hour Days & Nights
Sector: Manufacturing / Automated Production
Contract: Long-Term 12 months+

MUST HAVE FULL right to work in UK

We're working with an award winning manufacturer with their fully automated production facility and very advanced machinery.

This is a long-term contract role for an experienced Maintenance Engineer, with the opportunity to work on newly installed, cutting-edge machinery and be part of an expanding site.

Maintenance Engineer Responsibilities

  • Reactive and planned maintenance of production machinery

  • Electrical or mechanical fault finding and repair (depending on skill set)

  • Minimise downtime and support on breakdowns

  • Assist with continuous improvement projects

Requirements for the Maintenance Engineer

  • Engineering qualification - City & Guilds Level 3 / NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent)

  • Proven experience in a manufacturing / process/ production environment

  • Good knowledge of maintaining production or process machinery

  • Strong background in either mechanical or electrical maintenance

  • Hands-on approach and ability to work as part of a team

Why Apply?

  • Excellent hourly rate: £40ph outside IR35

  • Opportunity to work on a fully automated site with significant ongoing investment

  • A company known for its supportive culture, teamwork, and training

  • Very long-term contract that could lead to a permanent role if desired

Application Process

If you have the above skills and wish to be considered for this position or find out more details then please contact Simon on 07799 866285 or submit your CV to [email protected] or simply click apply below.

Maintenance Engineer is commutable from Barking, Tilbury, Stanford Le-Hope, Rainham, Billericay, Romford, Enfield, Darford, Erith, Gravesend, Tottenham, Waltham Abbey, Waltham Cross and other parts of London, Hertfordshire, Kent and Essex

Why work with Proactive?

Proactive Global are an industry leading, specialist engineering recruitment agency focused on the automation, manufacturing and robotics sectors. We offer specialist recruitment services to a niche customer base, vetting that our clients offer the best opportunities for your career. Proactive encourages and promotes equality and diversity within the workforce. We act with honesty, integrity and impartiality, ensuring your application is considered on its own merits and without bias.

When registering with Proactive you will have the opportunity to apply for some of the most interesting, specialist, opportunities in the marketplace, with the biggest companies in the sector. Follow us on Linkedin and Facebook for industry news and download our app for live notifications about newly listed vacancies. We look forward to helping you find your next role!


Proactive Global is committed to equality in the workplace and is an equal opportunity employer.
Proactive Global is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.

£40.00
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Added 10/07/2026
Reference: cont1235g_1783669362

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