Maintenance Technician Part Time

Maintenance Technician (Part Time, On Call)

Location: Worksop Salary: £18,388 to £22,985 + On Call Payments Job Type: 12 Month Fixed Term Contract (potential extension)

We are currently recruiting for a Part Time Multi Skilled Maintenance Technician to join a food manufacturing site in Worksop. This is a unique opportunity for someone looking for reduced hours while still being involved in a hands on engineering role.

Please note: This role includes a significant on call commitment, so we are looking for candidates who are comfortable with this level of responsibility.

Working Pattern

This role is structured around a 3 week cycle:

Core Hours (Part Time): Week 1: 6am to 2pm (Mon - Wed)

Week 2: 6am to 2pm (Thurs - Fri )

Week 3: 10am to 6pm (Mon - Wed) + on call week

You will typically work: 2 days per week (16 hours) OR Potentially 50% hours (5 days over 2 weeks) depending on the candidate

On Call Requirement (Key Part of Role)

1 full week on call every 3 weeks (including weekends)

Includes bank holidays if they fall within your on call week

On call is paid separately and can significantly increase overall earnings

Typical On Call Payments:

On Call Requirement (Key Part of Role)

• 1 full week on call every 3 weeks (including weekends)
• Includes bank holidays if they fall within your on call week

On Call Payments:

• Approx. £298 per on call week (paid only during your on call week)
• This equates to roughly £100 per week on average across the full cycle
• Additional payments for phone support and site attendance
• Minimum payments apply for all call outs

On call payments are paid in addition to your base salary

About The Role

Key responsibilities include: Planned preventative maintenance and reactive breakdown support

Fault finding on mechanical and electrical systems

Supporting continuous production and site operations

Maintaining strict food safety, hygiene, and GMP standards

Completing maintenance records and working within permit systems

What We Are Looking For

Essential: Maintenance experience within food, FMCG, or similar environment

Strong mechanical and or electrical fault finding skills

Understanding of food safety and hygiene standards

Flexible approach to working hours and on call commitment

Desirable: Engineering qualification (NVQ, City and Guilds, Apprenticeship)

Electrical qualifications or PLC experience

Why Apply?

This role would suit:

Engineers looking for part time or flexible work

Experienced or semi retired engineers

Candidates based locally to Worksop

If you are looking for a flexible maintenance role and are comfortable with the on call structure, we would love to hear from yo