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
* Carry out welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting to support production and maintenance activities.
* Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery, including conveyors, motors, and drives.
* Support heavy plant and automated systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotic 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.
* Strong experience in welding (MIG/TIG/Arc), fabrication, and mechanical fitting.
* Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment – ideally with conveyors, motors, drives, or heavy plant.
* 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 £33–35 per hour rate (Outside IR35)
* Monday–Friday, 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 [emailprotected]
* 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.
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