• Job Title: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Location: North Yorkshire  Rate: £35–38 per hour
• Inside Scope, no Limited Co. engagement)
• Job Type: Contract,  2 months ongoing initially, potential to extend
• Day Shifts: Primarily Monday to Friday – 8-hour  shifts – NO NIGHTS
• Client: FMCG Manufacturing and Packaging

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 & electrical fault diagnosis

✔ Experience with conveyors, motors, drives, sensors & PLCs

✔ Ability to cope with wet/dusty, contamination-prone environments

✔ Preventative maintenance planning to avoid damaging food safety interruptions

✔ 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 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 £35–38 per hour rate (Inside IR35)
• Monday–Friday, primarily 8-hour rotating shifts
• Opportunity to work at a well-invested, award-winning site
• Free onsite parking and modern facilities
• Chance to contribute to high-profile production projects

For more information, contact Mike Butler at Techsearch on 0113 212 3519 or email mike.butler@omegaresource.co

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