Job title: Maintenance Engineer
Location: Reading
Pay rate: Competitive hourly rate!
Hours: Monday to Friday 6am to 2.30pm flexibility may be available
Job type: Initial 3-6 month contract
This is an exciting opportunity for a Maintenance Engineer to join a leading manufacturing business on a 3-6 month contract
The role of Maintenance Engineer:
Manage the sites maintenance helpdesk system, ensuring timely allocation and completion of tasks.
Oversee planned preventative maintenance (PPM) for building services, plant, equipment, and infrastructure.
Support troubleshooting of mechanical/electrical issues and assist engineers with complex breakdowns.
Maintain spare parts inventory and handle procurement of materials, supplies, and equipment.
Ensure statutory compliance (PUWER, LOLER, fire safety, water hygiene, electrical safety) and maintain audit-ready documentation.
Coordinate contractors and vendors, including inductions, supervision, quality checks, and performance management.
Administer facilities systems such as access control, CCTV, fire/security systems, and (if applicable) fleet management.
Maintain records, asset registers, and reports, promoting safety, 5S, and continuous improvement across site operations.
The suitable Maintenance Engineer should have the following skills and experience:
Strong mechanical aptitude with the ability to diagnose and resolve technical issues.
Handson experience in facilities or maintenance operations within industrial or manufacturing environments.
Ability to build effective working relationships and communicate clearly at all levels.
Proactive problem-solver with a practical, cando approach.
Competent IT user, including MS Office and basic digital systems.
GCSEs (or equivalent) required; vocational/technical training such as NVQ Level 2/3 preferred.
Experience managing contractors and understanding UK health & safety and compliance requirements (IOSH Managing Safely desirable).
Willingness and capability to work in physically demanding environments, including PPE use, manual handling, working at heights, and noiseexposed areas.
If you are interested in this Maintenance Engineer position, please click apply now or call Molly at Orion Reading today
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