Contract Mechanical Engineer (Ltd Co)
Job Title: Contract Mechanical Engineer (Ltd Co)
Location: Readng area
Rate: £33–34 per hour (Outside IR35, Ltd Company welcome)
Contract Type: 3 months ongoing initially, potential to extend
Shifts: Monday to Friday – 8-hour rotating shifts
The Opportunity
We’re recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical and welding support within a busy, automated production environment. This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability.
You’ll play a key role in welding, fabrication, and fitting tasks, supporting production line maintenance and improvement projects while ensuring equipment uptime and performance.
Key Responsibilities
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Carry out welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting to support production and maintenance activities.
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Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery, including conveyors, motors, and drives.
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Support heavy plant and automated systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotic handling equipment.
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Attend to breakdowns promptly, delivering fast, safe, and effective mechanical repairs.
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Assist in modification and improvement projects on process lines and production equipment.
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Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring reliability and performance targets are achieved.
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Maintain safe working practices and uphold engineering standards across all tasks.
Qualifications & Requirements
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Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
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Strong experience in welding (MIG/TIG/Arc), fabrication, and mechanical fitting.
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Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment – ideally with conveyors, motors, drives, or heavy plant.
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Ability to read engineering drawings and work independently on maintenance or modification projects.
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A proactive, problem-solving approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
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Computer literate with a good understanding of maintenance reporting systems.
What’s on Offer
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Competitive £33–35 per hour rate (Outside IR35)
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Monday–Friday, 8-hour rotating shifts
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Opportunity to work at a well-invested, award-winning site
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Free onsite parking and modern facilities
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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, Welder/Fabricator, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Plant Engineer, or Maintenance Engineer will be well-suited to this position.
Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.