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)

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)
• Overtime available
• Flexible contractor/sub-contractor arrangement
• Pathway to a permanent role if desired
• Regular shift cover opportunities in a leading Peterborough food processing facility
  ✅ This is a great opportunity for Electricians and Mechanical Engineers seeking reliable, well-paid shift work with flexibility, high earning potential, and long-term security if wanted.
  Job Types: Temporary, Temp to perm, Freelance
  Pay: £23.00-£33.00 per hour

Application question(s):

• LV3 Qualified ?
• 3 years experience ?

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
• Respond quickly to breakdowns and ensure safe electrical operation
• Mechanical Engineers/Fitters:
• Carry out mechanical maintenance, fault finding, and repair on machinery
• Undertake preventative maintenance and support production reliability
• Work safely within a food production environment, following health & safety and compliance standards
• Complete shift handovers and reporting