Job Description
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 ...