Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: Reading area, BerkshireRate: £36-38 per hour (Limited Company outside IR35)Job Type: Contract – 2 months initially, potential to extendRotating Shifts: Mondays to Fridays – 9‑hour shifts rotatingClient: Manufacturing – Immediate hire for ongoing maintenance support
The Opportunity
We’re recruiting an experienced mechanical maintenance engineer to provide hands‑on 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.
Key Responsibilities
- 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
- Time‑serviced 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
- 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
Interested candidates may contact Mike Butler (phone number removed) or email (email removed). 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.
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