Contract Mechanical Engineer (Ltd Co)

Omega Resource Group; Sulhamstead; On-site; GBP 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a Contract Mechanical Engineer for a role in the Reading area. This position offers a competitive rate of £33-34 per hour and involves tasks such as welding, fabrication, and maintenance of production machinery. Candidates should have strong mechanical engineering qualifications and experience in a manufacturing environment. This is a full-time role with rotating shifts from Monday to Friday.

Benefits

Free onsite parking

Modern facilities

Opportunity for high-profile projects

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Strong experience in welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting.
• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment.

Responsibilities

• Carry out welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting to support production and maintenance activities.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery.
• Attend to breakdowns promptly, delivering fast and effective mechanical repairs.

Skills

Welding (MIG/TIG/Arc)

Fabrication

Mechanical fitting

Problem-solving

Reading engineering drawings

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Job Title: Contract Mechanical Engineer (Ltd Co)

Location: Reading 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

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 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.

Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy