Contract Mechanical Engineer: Welding & Maintenance

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

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.