Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

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Let’s find you the right jobs faster Get Started Search These jobs were popular with other job seekers Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Omega Leeds Kearby, Wetherby (LS22) £35 - 38 per hour 5 hours ago NEW Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Omega Leeds Southern Hill, Reading (RG2) £35 - 38 per hour 5 hours ago NEW Electrical Maintenance Engineer Pioneer Selection Thatcham (RG19) £51.5k - 55k per year 3 days ago Electro-Mechanical Systems Integration Engineer Orion Electrotech Sales Pontefract (WF7), WF7 £55000 - £63000 per annum, + 25 days holiday + 8 bank holiday (33 days 1 day ago Electrical Engineer ReeVR Reading (RG1), RG1 £55000 - £62000 per annum, + 10% Bonus' 3 weeks ago Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer Alexander Steele Ltd Leeds, West Yorkshire From £50,000 to £55,000 per annum 5 days ago Multi Skilled Engineer- Mechanical Bias Hays Reading (RG1), RG1 £50000.0 - £55000.0 per annum + £50,000- £55,000 per annum plus van 2 days ago Commissioning Engineer Johnson Controls Leeds, West Yorkshire 9 hours ago NEW BMS Comissioning Engineer/Smart Buildings Systems Engineer Ernest Gordon Recruitment Mansfield (NG18), NG18 £42000 - £45000 per annum + Progression + Company Van + Overtime 2 days ago Electrical Engineering Design Manager Turner & townsend East Midlands 1 week ago Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Omega Leeds Three Mile Cross, Reading (RG7) Temporary Contract; On-site Published: 7 hours ago £36 - 38 per hour + Ltd Co Apply Save Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer Omega Leeds Apply 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 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. 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. 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