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Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

MCB-CONT-READ
Reading, Berkshire, England
£36 - 38 per hour + Ltd Co
Contract
Automation
  • Job Title: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
  • Location: Reading area, Berkshire
  • Rate: £36–38 per hour, Limited Company outside IR35scope
  • Job Type: Contract,  2 months ongoing initially, potential to extend
  • Day Shifts: Primarily Monday to Friday – 9-hour  shifts rotating
  • Client: Manufacturing, Immediate hire for ongoing maintenance support

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 fault diagnosis

✔ Experience with conveyors, motors, pneumatics, drives, sensors, presses, hoppers, silos  & basic  Electrical PLCs

✔ Preventive maintenance

✔ 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 process 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 £36–38 per hour rate (Outside IR35)
  • Monday–Friday, primarily 9-hour rotating shifts
  • Opportunity to work at a well-invested site
  • Free onsite parking
  • Chance to contribute to high-profile production projects

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

Candidates with backgrounds as a Contract Mechanical Fitter, Contract Multi-Skilled maintenance engineer, Mechanical maintenance engineer, Limited Company Contractor, Self-employed contract Engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Contract Engineer, should be suitable.

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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