Maintenance Technician (Part Time, On Call)

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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
Week 2: 6am to 2pm
Week 3: 10am to 6pm + 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. xbpsjku £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