• 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
• Rotating 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 mike.butler@omegaresource.co.uk

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.