Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Staffline; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Modern facilities

Award-winning site

Job summary

Staffline is recruiting a Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to provide hands-on maintenance within a busy FMCG production and packaging environment in North Yorkshire. The role focuses on mechanical and electrical fault diagnosis, with emphasis on conveyors, motors, drives, PLCs, and a quick turnaround under high-volume demand.

You will maintain uptime, support intermittent plant improvements, and work on preventative maintenance to protect food safety and process reliability.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Previous experience in a production/manufacturing environment with conveyors, motors and drives.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and work independently on maintenance or modification projects.
• Proactive problem-solving approach and commitment to continuous improvement.
• Computer-literate with good maintenance reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance of mechanical fittings to support production activities.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery including conveyors, motors and drives.
• Support plant and automated systems including pneumatics, hydraulics and handling equipment.
• Attend to breakdowns promptly delivering safe, 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.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Electrical fault diagnosis

Conveyors & drives

Reading drawings

Problem solving

Education

Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

PLC knowledge

Pneumatics

Hydraulics

Job description

• Job Title: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Location: North Yorkshire Rate: £35-38 per hour
• Inside Scope, no Limited Co. engagement)
• Job Type: Contract, 2 months ongoing initially, potential to extend
• Day Shifts: Primarily Monday to Friday - 8-hour shifts - NO NIGHTS
• Client: FMCG Manufacturing and Packaging

The Opportunity Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

We're recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to provide hands‑on mechanical maintenance support within a busy, automated production and packaging environment.

This is a great opportunity to join a market‑leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability.

This client needs…

Strong multi‑skilled mechanical & electrical fault diagnosis

Experience with conveyors, motors, drives, sensors & PLCs

Ability to cope with wet/dusty, contamination‑prone environments

Preventative maintenance planning to avoid damaging food safety interruptions

Quick turnaround repairs during high‑volume peaks

You’ll play a key role in maintenance and fitting tasks, supporting production line maintenance and improvement projects while ensuring equipment uptime and performance.

Key Responsibilities: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Carry out maintenance of mechanical fittings to support production and maintenance activities.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery, including conveyors, motors, and drives.
• Support the plant and automated systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and 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 - Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Time‑served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment - ideally with conveyors, motors, drives, etc
• 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 - Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

• Competitive £35-38 per hour rate (Inside IR35)
• Monday-Friday, primarily 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

Candidates with backgrounds as a Contract Mechanical Fitter, Multi‑Skilled maintenance engineer, Mechanical maintenance engineer, Mechanical Engineer, Contract Engineer, Food Packaging Engineer