Contract Mechanical Engineer (Ltd Co)

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

Job summary

A market-leading manufacturing company in the Reading area is looking for an experienced Contract Mechanical Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical support in an automated production environment. The role includes welding, fabrication, and fitting tasks to ensure equipment uptime and performance. Candidates must have strong welding experience and a relevant qualification such as NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering. The role offers a competitive hourly rate of £33-34 and operates Monday to Friday on 8-hour rotating shifts.

Benefits

Competitive hourly rate

Free onsite parking

Modern facilities

Opportunity for high-profile projects

Qualifications

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

Responsibilities

• Carry out welding and mechanical fitting to support production activities.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance on production machinery.
• Assist in modification and improvement projects on process lines and production equipment.

Skills

Welding (MIG/TIG/Arc)

Fabrication

Mechanical fitting

Problem-solving

Reading engineering drawings

Computer literacy

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

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

• 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 on (phone number removed) 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.