Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Heanor; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

IPAF Licence

Confined Space Certification

Permit to Work Experience

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is actively seeking a Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a busy industrial site in Heanor. The role covers planned and reactive maintenance, with a strong emphasis on valves, pumps, pipework and mechanical assemblies. Occasional basic electrical fault-finding support is required.

The contract is 3 months, outside IR35, with excellent rates and potential for ongoing work. You will work closely with operations and engineering to improve plant reliability and performance.

Qualifications

• Proven experience in industrial/manufacturing environments.
• Strong hands-on mechanical maintenance experience.
• Experience on valves, pumps, pipework and mechanical assemblies.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventive and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment.
• Diagnose faults and carry out strip-downs, repairs, overhauls and rebuilds of valves, pumps and assemblies.
• Repair and maintain pipework, fittings and mechanical systems.
• Respond to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Assist with basic electrical fault-finding on motors, sensors and control equipment.
• Support installation, commissioning and modification activities across site.
• Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately.
• Ensure compliance with health & safety, permit-to-work and confined space procedures.
• Work with operations and engineering to maximise plant reliability.

Skills

Industrial experience

Mechanical maintenance

Valves

Pumps

Pipework

Rotating equipment

Engineering drawings

Electrical fault-finding (basic)

Education

NVQ Level 3/City & Guilds

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Contract Duration: 3 Months (Short-Term Ongoing)
Location: Heanor
Rate: £35-£40 per hour (Outside IR35)

Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking for your next contract opportunity?

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical 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 heavily mechanically biased, focusing on valves, pumps, pipework, mechanical repairs, and plant maintenance, with occasional basic electrical fault-finding support.

Key Responsibilities - Mechanical Maintenance Technician

• 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 - Mechanical Maintenance Technician

• Proven experience within an industrial, manufacturing, process, utilities, or heavy engineering environment.


• Strong hands‑on mechanical 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

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