Contract Mechanical Engineer (Ltd Co)
Posted on October 8th, 2025
Reading
£33 - £34 per hour
Type of Job: Contract
Job Title: Contract Mechanical Engineer (Ltd Co)
Location: Readng area
Rate: £33–34 per hour (Outside IR35, Ltd Company welcome)
Contract Type: 3 months ongoing initially, potential to extend
Shifts: Monday to Friday – 8-hour rotating shifts
The Opportunity
We’re recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical and welding support within a busy, automated production environment. This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability.
You’ll play a key role in welding, fabrication, and fitting tasks, supporting production line maintenance and improvement projects while ensuring equipment uptime and performance.
Key Responsibilities
1. Carry out welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting to support production and maintenance activities.
2. Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery, including conveyors, motors, and drives.
3. Support heavy plant and automated systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotic handling equipment.
4. Attend to breakdowns promptly, delivering fast, safe, and effective mechanical repairs.
5. Assist in modification and improvement projects on process lines and production equipment.
6. Contribute to continuous improvement initiatives, ensuring reliability and performance targets are achieved.
7. Maintain safe working practices and uphold engineering standards across all tasks.
Qualifications & Requirements
8. Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
9. Strong experience in welding (MIG/TIG/Arc), fabrication, and mechanical fitting.
10. Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment – ideally with conveyors, motors, drives, or heavy plant.
11. Ability to read engineering drawings and work independently on maintenance or modification projects.
12. A proactive, problem-solving approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
13. Computer literate with a good understanding of maintenance reporting systems.
What’s on Offer
14. Competitive £33–35 per hour rate (Outside IR35)
15. Monday–Friday, 8-hour rotating shifts
16. Opportunity to work at a well-invested, award-winning site
17. Free onsite parking and modern facilities
18. Chance to contribute to high-profile production projects
For more information, contact Mike Butler at Techsearch on 0113 212 3519 or email
Candidates with backgrounds as a Contract Mechanical Fitter, Welder/Fabricator, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Plant Engineer, or Maintenance Engineer will be well-suited to this position.
Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.