Maintenance Engineer

Staffline; Ilkeston; Presencial; GBP 41.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Confidential in Ilkeston is seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Engineer for a 3-month contract outside IR35. You will perform planned and reactive maintenance on site equipment, with a mechanical bias and some electrical fault-finding, supporting upgrades and ensuring safety and reliability.

The role requires strong fault-finding, the ability to read drawings, and experience with valves, pumps, and mechanical assemblies. IPAF and confined space certs are desirable.

Formación

• Proven experience as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer in industrial/manufacturing.
• Hands-on with valves, pumps and mechanical repairs.
• Basic to intermediate electrical fault-finding.
• Ability to read engineering drawings and schematics.
• Strong focus on reliability and uptime.
• NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out planned PPM and reactive maintenance across site equipment.
• Diagnose and repair mechanical faults on valves, pipes and assemblies.
• Support electrical fault finding on control systems and motors.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns to minimise downtime.
• Strip down, repair and rebuild mechanical components.
• Conduct RCA and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with installation, commissioning and upgrades.
• Maintain accurate maintenance records.
• Ensure work complies with health, safety and environmental standards.
• Collaborate with site teams to optimise performance.

Conocimientos

Multiskilled maintenance

Mechanical repairs

Electrical fault-finding

Reading schematics

Reliability focus

Educación

NVQ Level 3

HNC/HND

Herramientas

CMMS systems

Descripción del empleo

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Contract - Outside IR35)

Company: Confidential

Contract Duration: 3 Months

Location: Ilkeston

Rate: £30-£40 (Outside IR35)

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our team on a 3-month contract basis. This role is outside IR35, making it well suited to experienced contractors operating via a limited company.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across site equipment and machinery.
• Diagnose and repair faults with a mechanical bias, including valves, pipework, and mechanical assemblies.
• Support electrical fault finding on control systems, motors, and associated equipment.
• Respond quickly to breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
• Strip down, repair, and rebuild mechanical components including valves and associated systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with installation, commissioning, and upgrades of plant equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
• Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
• Work collaboratively with site teams to optimise performance and reliability.

Skills & Experience Required

• Proven experience as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
• Strong mechanical engineering background with hands-on experience working with valves, pumps, and mechanical repairs.
• Basic to intermediate electrical fault-finding capability.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
• Experience working in maintenance environments with a focus on reliability and uptime.
• Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
• Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent).

Essential Certifications

• IPAF (Powered Access Licence)
• Confined Space Certification

Desirable Experience

• Experience in process, industrial, or heavy engineering environments.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems.
• Background in continuous improvement or reliability engineering.