Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Wetherby; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Modern facilities

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking a Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical maintenance support within a busy automated production and packaging environment in North Yorkshire. The role focuses on maintaining uptime, diagnosing faults, and supporting improvement projects on process lines.

Expect to work Monday–Friday, 8-hour shifts, with no night work. Competitive hourly rate of £35–£38 Inside IR35, with onsite parking and modern facilities at a well-invested site.

Qualifications

• Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering.
• Experience in production/manufacturing environment 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Multi-skilled maintenance

Electrical fault diagnosis

Conveyors

Motors & drives

Sensors & PLCs

Engineering drawings

Maintenance reporting systems

Education

Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

Tools

Maintenance reporting systems

CMMS / engineering drawings

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