Contract Mechanical Engineer (Ltd Co)

Omega Plc; Spencers Wood; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturing business is seeking an experienced Contract Mechanical Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical and welding support in a busy, automated production environment in Spencers Wood. You will handle welding, fabrication, and fitting tasks, ensuring machinery uptime through maintenance practices. The ideal candidate will have strong welding skills and experience in a production setting. This position offers a competitive hourly rate of £33-35 and a chance to contribute to high-profile projects.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Modern facilities

Opportunity to work on high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Strong experience in welding and mechanical fitting.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work independently.

Responsibilities

• Carry out welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery.
• Support heavy plant and automated systems.

Skills

Welding (MIG/TIG/Arc)

Mechanical fitting

Problem-solving

Reading engineering drawings

Continuous improvement

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

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 and Experience

• 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.

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 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.