Contract Maintenance Engineer - Outside IR35

Omega Plc; Heanor; On-site; GBP 25,000 - 39,000; Full time

Job summary

Omega Plc is recruiting a Maintenance Technician for an industrial site in Heanor on an initial 3-month contract. The role emphasizes mechanical maintenance with some electrical fault-finding and safety compliance on-site.

You will perform planned and reactive maintenance, diagnose faults in valves, pumps and pipework, and work with operations and engineering teams to maximise plant reliability. This contract offers competitive rates and potential for ongoing work.

Qualifications

• Proven experience within industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Strong hands-on maintenance experience with mechanical bias.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and perform repairs on valves, pumps, and pipework.
• Assist with electrical fault-finding on motors and control equipment when required.
• Ensure accurate maintenance records and compliance with safety procedures.
• Support installation, commissioning and modification activities as needed.

Skills

Valves

Pumps

Pipework

Mechanical assemblies

Rotating equipment

Electrical fault-finding

Reading drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds Mechanical Engineering qualification

Apprenticeship

IPAF Licence

Confined Space Certification

Permit to Work Experience

Tools

CMMS maintenance systems

Job description

Are you an experienced Maintenance Technician looking for your next contract opportunity? We are currently recruiting for a Maintenance Technician to join a busy industrial site in Heanor on an initial 3-month contract. This is an Outside IR35 assignment offering excellent rates and the potential for ongoing work. The role is mechanically biased, focusing on valves, pumps, pipework, mechanical repairs, and plant maintenance, with basic electrical fault-finding support.

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and complete strip-downs, repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds of valves, pumps, and mechanical assemblies.
• Perform repairs and maintenance on pipework, fittings, and associated mechanical systems.
• Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Assist with basic electrical fault-finding on motors, sensors, and control equipment when required.
• Support installation, commissioning, and modification activities across site.
• Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately.
• Ensure all activities comply with health & safety regulations, permit-to-work systems, and confined space procedures.
• Work closely with operations and engineering teams to maximise plant reliability and performance.

Skills & Experience Required - Maintenance Technician

• Proven experience within an industrial, manufacturing, process, utilities, or heavy engineering environment.
• Strong hands-on maintenance experience.

Demonstrable experience working on:

• Valves
• Pumps
• Pipework
• Mechanical assemblies
• Rotating equipment

• Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults.
• Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
• NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship, or equivalent Mechanical Engineering qualification.

Advantageous Certifications

• IPAF Licence
• Confined Space Certification
• Permit to Work Experience

Desirable Experience

• Process manufacturing environments
• Utilities, water treatment, energy, or heavy industrial sites
• CMMS maintenance systems
• Shutdowns, outages, and project-based maintenance work

Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.

Ideal background / Previous roles may include:

• Mechanical Fitter
• Maintenance Fitter
• Mechanical Engineer
• Plant Fitter
• Maintenance Engineer
• Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Industrial Mechanical Technician
• Reliability Technician
• Shutdown Technician
• Valve Technician
• Service Engineer
• Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias)
• Mechanical Craftsperson

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job-seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process