Maintenance Engineer

Omega Resource Group; Ilkeston; Presencial; GBP 41.000 - 55.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Confidential is seeking a highly skilled Maintenance Engineer for a 3-month contract in Ilkeston. The role is outside IR35 with a day rate of £30-£40 and involves PPM, breakdown repairs, and improvements to plant equipment.

You will diagnose mechanical and electrical faults, read drawings, and ensure compliance with safety standards while maintaining detailed maintenance records.

Formación

• Experience as multiskilled maintenance engineer in industrial/manufacturing.
• Strong mechanical background with valves, pumps, and mechanical repairs.
• Basic to intermediate electrical fault-finding.
• Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings.
• NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND or equivalent.
• IPAF and Confined Space Certification.

Responsabilidades

• Carry out planned preventive 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.

Conocimientos

Multiskilled maintenance

Mechanical engineering

Electrical fault-finding

Reading schematics

Maintenance reliability

Problem solving

Educación

NVQ/HNC/HND or equivalent

Herramientas

CMMS

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.