Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a busy industrial site in Heanor on an initial 3-month contract. This is an Outside IR35 assignment offering excellent rates and the potential for ongoing work. The role is heavily mechanically biased, focusing on valves, pumps, pipework, mechanical repairs, and plant maintenance, with occasional basic electrical fault-finding support. Key Responsibilities - Mechanical Maintenance Technician Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment. Diagnose faults and complete strip-downs, repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds of valves, pumps, and mechanical assemblies. Perform repairs and maintenance on pipework, fittings, and associated mechanical systems. Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime. Assist with basic electrical fault-finding on motors, sensors, and control equipment when required. Support installation, commissioning, and modification activities across site. Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately. Ensure all activities comply with health & safety regulations, permit-to-work systems, and confined space procedures. Work closely with operations and engineering teams to maximise plant reliability and performance. Skills & Experience Required - Mechanical Maintenance Technician Proven experience within an industrial, manufacturing, process, utilities, or heavy engineering environment. Strong hands-on mechanical maintenance experience. Demonstrable experience working on: Valves Pumps Pipework Mechanical assemblies Rotating equipment Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults. Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge. Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation. NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship, or equivalent Mechanical Engineering qualification. Advantageous Certifications IPAF Licence Confined Space Certification Permit to Work Experience Desirable Experience Process manufacturing environments Utilities, water treatment, energy, or heavy industrial sites CMMS maintenance systems Shutdowns, outages, and project-based maintenance work For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on 01453 796617, or send a copy of your CV to For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors. Ideal background / Previous roles may include : Mechanical Fitter | Maintenance Fitter | Mechanical Engineer | Plant Fitter | Maintenance Engineer | Mechanical Maintenance Engineer | Industrial Mechanical Technician | Reliability Technician | Shutdown Technician | Valve Technician | Service Engineer | Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) | Mechanical Craftsperson Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process. Apply Omega Resource Group HR Services, Recruitment & Selection 39 Reviews 143 Jobs Company Profile In Short Industry HR & Recruitment Founded 1998 Location Stonehouse, Gloucestershire / Birmingham / Leeds Company size 51-250 About Omega At
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dog-friendly offices, and vibrant social events for a thriving workplace Similar Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Jobs Popular with Other Job Seekers Permanent Nights Maintenance Engineer Pioneer Selection Watnall, Nottingham (NG16) £59k per year + Overtime and Great benefits 4 weeks ago Maintenance Engineer ATA Recruitment Glapton, Nottingham (NG11), NG11 8NS £50,264 + bonus, 13% pension overall, training + progression opportuni 2 days ago Maintenance Engineer Stirling Warrington Nottingham (NG16), NG16 £56000 per annum 3 days ago Maintenance Engineer Robertson Recruitment Services Ltd Ilkeston (DE7) Up to £45,000 per annum 2 days ago Multi-skilled Engineer Zest Nottingham (NG1), NG1 £54000 - £56000 per annum 3 days ago Maintenance Engineer Stirling Warrington Nottingham (NG16), NG16 £53000 - £56500 per annum 3 weeks ago Maintenance Engineer Pioneer Selection Derby (DE1) £54k per year + Benefits 1 month ago Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Auxo Talent Nottinghamshire £55400 - £55500 per annum + Great pension 4 weeks ago Multi Skilled Engineer Premier Foods Manton, Worksop (S80), S80 1PD GBP 59,071.00 per year 16 hours ago NEW Maintenance Engineer (Manufacturing / Electrical) Ernest Gordon Recruitment Alfreton (DE55), DE55 Up to £53000 per annum + Training + Bonus + Overtime 1 month ago Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer jobs Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer jobs in Ilkeston Engineering jobs Engineering jobs in Ilkeston Mechanical Engineering jobs Mechanical Engineering jobs in Ilkeston Jobs in Ilkeston Full Time jobs Weekend jobs Retail jobs Night Shift jobs Apprenticeship jobs NHS jobs HGV jobs Immediate Start jobs Warehouse jobs Cleaning jobs No Experience jobs Remote jobs Admin jobs Apprenticeships jobs Administration jobs Tesco jobs Get hired. Find success. Get started Totaljobs About us Careers at Totaljobs Press Partners Privacy policy Terms and conditions Cookies Legal and compliance Accessibility Jobseekers Salary Planner Jobseeker help centre Career advice Recruiters Post job ads Recruiting news Courses Contact us - recruiters Recruit internationally Download App store Play store The Stepstone Group UK Ltd © 2026 We use cookies We use cookies to operate our website, measure how people use our services to help us improve them, enrich usage profiles and personalise the content displayed to you. We also share information about your use of our site with our social media, advertising, and analytics partners, who may combine it with other information, to show you relevant ads on other websites, and to measure the performance of our advertising. Some cookies are essential for the operation of our website. If you would prefer us not to use the non-essential cookies, click “Just necessary”, but please be aware that this may impact your experience of our site and the services we are able to offer. Click “Accept” if you’re happy for us to place these cookies. You can change your mind at any time. Store and / or access information on a device Cookies, device identifiers, or other information can be stored or accessed on your device for the purposes presented to you. Personalised ads and content, ad and content measurement, audience insights and product development Ads and content can be personalised based on a profile. More data can be added to better personalise ads and content. The performance of ads and content can be measured. Insights about audiences who have viewed the ads and content can be extracted. Data can be used to build or improve user experience, systems and software. Display third-party content (social networks, videos) Content from social networks and embedded content from third-party providers can be displayed. Identifiers derived from authentications If an identifier is created based on authentication data, such as contact details associated with online accounts you have set up on websites or apps (e.g. email address, phone number) or customer identifiers (e.g. an identifier provided by your telecommunications provider), then this identifier can be used to recognize you across websites, apps and devices if you are logged in with the same contact details. Just Necessary Accept All Cookie Settings You can also exercise your right to object to data processing based on legitimate interests under “Privacy Policy”. Privacy Policy Cookie policy