Overview
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
* 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 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 £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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