Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

MCB-CAR-MSE
Wetherby, West Yorkshire, England
£35 - 38 per hour
Contract
Automation
  • Job Title: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
  • Location: North Yorkshire  Rate: £35–38 per hour
  • Inside Scope, no Limited Co. engagement)
  • Job Type: Contract,  2 months ongoing initially, potential to extend
  • Day Shifts: Primarily Monday to Friday – 8-hour  shifts – NO NIGHTS
  • Client: FMCG Manufacturing and Packaging

The Opportunity Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

We’re recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical maintenance support within a busy, automated production and packaging environment.

This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability.

This client needs…

✔ Strong multi-skilled mechanical & electrical fault diagnosis

✔ Experience with conveyors, motors, drives, sensors & PLCs

✔ Ability to cope with wet/dusty, contamination-prone environments

✔ Preventative maintenance planning to avoid damaging food safety interruptions

✔ Quick turnaround repairs during high-volume peaks

You’ll play a key role in maintenance and fitting tasks, supporting production line maintenance and improvement projects while ensuring equipment uptime and performance.

Key Responsibilities: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • Carry out maintenance of mechanical fittings to support production and maintenance activities.
  • Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery, including conveyors, motors, and drives.
  • Support the plant and automated systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and handling equipment.
  • Attend to breakdowns promptly, delivering fast, safe, and effective mechanical repairs
  • Assist in modification and improvement projects on process lines and production equipment.
  • Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring reliability and performance targets are achieved.
  • Maintain safe working practices and uphold engineering standards across all tasks.

Qualifications & Requirements - Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
  • Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment – ideally with conveyors, motors, drives, etc
  • Ability to read engineering drawings and work independently on maintenance or modification projects.
  • A proactive, problem-solving approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
  • Computer-literate with a good understanding of maintenance reporting systems.

What’s on Offer - Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

  • Competitive £35–38 per hour rate (Inside IR35)
  • Monday–Friday, primarily 8-hour rotating shifts
  • Opportunity to work at a well-invested, award-winning site
  • Free onsite parking and modern facilities
  • Chance to contribute to high-profile production projects

For more information, contact Mike Butler at Techsearch on 0113 212 3519 or email [email protected]

Candidates with backgrounds as a Contract Mechanical Fitter, Multi-Skilled maintenance engineer, Mechanical maintenance engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Contract Engineer, Food Packaging Engineer

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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✔ Quick turnaround repairs during high-volume peaks

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Key Responsibilities: Contract Electrical Maintenance Engineer - temporary 

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Competitive £38–41 per hour rate (Inside IR35)Monday–Friday, primarily 9-hour rotating shifts 1 in 3 weekendsOpportunity to work at a well-invested, award-winning siteFree onsite parking and modern facilitiesChance to contribute to high-profile production projects

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Industry: Aerospace
Job Location: Oxfordshire
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Production Planner

Gloucestershire

Permanent

Engineering /Aerospace

Circa £50,000

 

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