Industrial Mechanical Maintenance Technician

Staffline; Heanor; On-site; GBP 48,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Staffline is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a busy industrial site in Heanor on an initial 3-month contract. The role is heavily mechanically biased, covering valves, pumps, pipework and plant maintenance, with occasional basic electrical fault-finding support.

Key duties include planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and maintaining accurate records while adhering to safety and permit-to-work procedures. Excellent rates (£35-£40/hr outside IR35) apply.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 or equivalent mechanical engineering qualification.
• Experience in industrial, manufacturing, process, utilities or heavy engineering environments.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.

Responsibilities

• 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

Mechanical maintenance

Valves

Pumps

Pipework

Mechanical assemblies

Rotating equipment

Electrical fault-finding

Drawing interpretation

Education

NVQ Level 3 / City & Guilds

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Staffline is seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician for a busy industrial site in Heanor on an initial 3-month contract. The role is heavily mechanically biased, covering valves, pumps, pipework and plant maintenance, with occasional basic electrical fault-finding support.

Key duties include planned and reactive maintenance, fault diagnosis, and maintaining accurate records while adhering to safety and permit-to-work procedures. Excellent rates (£35-£40/hr outside IR35) apply.