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Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Technician (Contract – Outside IR35)

Contract Duration: 4 Months with potential extension 
Location: Eastwood 
Rate: £25-£29ph (Outside IR35)

Overview

We are seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician to support site operations on a 4-month contract basis. This role is outside IR35 and is well suited to contractors with a strong hands-on mechanical background.

The position is mechanically biased, with a strong focus on valves, mechanical repairs, and plant maintenance, alongside basic electrical fault-finding support where required.

Key Responsibilities

  • Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive mechanical maintenance on site plant and equipment.
  • Diagnose faults and complete strip-downs, repairs, and rebuilds of valves, pumps, and mechanical assemblies.
  • Perform mechanical repairs on pipework, fittings, and associated systems.
  • Respond efficiently to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
  • Support basic electrical fault-finding on motors, sensors, and control equipment where necessary.
  • Assist with installation, commissioning, and modification of mechanical equipment.
  • Accurately complete maintenance documentation.
  • Ensure all work is carried out in line with health & safety, confined space, and permit-to-work procedures.
  • Work collaboratively with site teams to maintain equipment reliability.

Skills & Experience Required

  • Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance Technician within an industrial, process, or manufacturing environment.
  • Strong mechanical skillset with hands-on experience working on valves, pumps, pipework, and mechanical repairs.
  • Experience fault-finding, repairing, and maintaining mechanical systems.
  • Basic electrical awareness.
  • Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and manuals.
  • Relevant mechanical qualification (NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, or equivalent).

Advantageous Certifications

  • IPAF (Powered Access Licence)
  • Confined Space Certification

Desirable Experience

  • Experience in process, utilities, water, energy, or heavy industrial environments.
  • Familiarity with CMMS systems.
  • Experience working on shutdowns, outages, or project-based maintenance work.

How to Apply

Please submit your CV along with your availability and confirmation of experience working on outside IR35 contracts. Please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544 or email your CV over to [email protected] 

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

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