Job Description
Job Title: Contract Mechanical Maintenance EngineerLocation: Reading area, BerkshireRate: £36–38 per hour, Limited Company outside IR35 scopeJob Type: Contract, 2 months ongoing initially, potential to extendRotating Shifts: Primarily Monday to Friday – 9-hour shifts rotatingClient: Manufacturing, Immediate hire for ongoing maintenance support
We’re recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical 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 and quick turnaround repairs during high‑volume peaks will also be required.
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‑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
- 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.
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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