Mechanical Maintenance Engineers - Temporary

Omega Resource Group; Hatfield; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 55,000; Part time

Job summary

Omega Resource Group is seeking Mechanical Maintenance Engineers for a major plant shutdown in the Doncaster area. This 6-week temporary contract starts 1st November, with 10–12 hour days, 6 days a week. Inside IR35 and PAYE/Umbrella only.

Location: Doncaster area with commutable relocation options. Essential: NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Eng or equivalent, strong maintenance background, shutdown experience, and the ability to work safely in a fast-paced facility.

Qualifications

• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent apprenticeship.
• Strong mechanical maintenance background in manufacturing or heavy industry.
• Experience with shutdown, outage, turnaround, or plant overhaul projects.
• Ability to work independently and safely in a fast-paced industrial environment.

Responsibilities

• Planned maintenance during a major shut-down.
• Mechanical overhaul and refurbishment of production plant.
• Inspection, repair and replacement of worn components.
• Conveyor maintenance and rebuild activities.
• Maintenance of mixers, hoppers, screening equipment and related machinery.
• Roller belt replacement, alignment and adjustment.
• Mechanical fitting and installation work.
• Machinery alignment and precision fitting.
• Replacement of bearings, motors, gearboxes, chains and sprockets.
• Support plant recommissioning activities.
• Ensure equipment is production-ready ahead of peak periods.

Skills

Mechanical maintenance

Shutdown experience

Fault finding

Independence

Education

NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance Engineers - Temporary Contracts

Job Type: Temporary Contract

Southeast Yorkshire Corridor Doncaster area

Plant Shutdown & Overhaul Project - 6-week target time-scale

Doncaster Area Start - 1st November 6 Week Contract Inside IR35 / PAYE Only 10-12 Hour Days | 6 Days Per Week on offer

Target rate: £36 - 40 per hour negotiable on skill set

We are recruiting for two or three experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitters / Engineers to support a major planned shutdown and overhaul programme at an industrial manufacturing facility in the Doncaster area.

This is an excellent opportunity for mechanically biased contractors looking for a high-hours project with immediate November starts available.

One position would particularly suit an engineer with mechanical fitting, fabrication, and welding capabilities alongside core maintenance experience.

Key Responsibilities - Mechanical Maintenance Engineers - Temporary Contracts

• Planned maintenance activities during a major shut-down
• Mechanical overhaul and refurbishment of production plant
• Inspection, repair, and replacement of worn components
• Conveyor maintenance and rebuild activities
• Maintenance of mixers, hoppers, screening equipment, and associated process machinery
• Roller belt replacement, alignment, and adjustment
• Mechanical fitting and installation work
• Machinery alignment and precision fitting
• Replacement of bearings, motors, gearboxes, chains, and sprockets
• Supporting plant recommissioning activities
• Ensuring equipment is production-ready ahead of peak operating periods

You may have experience working on:

• Conveyors
• Hoppers
• Mixers
• Screening equipment
• Rollers
• Brushes
• Platforms and access structures
• Bulk handling systems
• Process plant machinery
• Material handling equipment

Essential Requirements - Mechanical Maintenance Engineers - Temporary Contracts

• NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent apprenticeship
• Strong mechanical maintenance background
• Experience within manufacturing, process, heavy industrial, recycling, aggregates, quarrying, building materials, FMCG or related environments
• Mechanical fault finding and overhaul experience
• Experienced in shutdown, outage, turnaround, or plant overhaul projects
• Ability to work independently and safely within a fast-paced industrial environment

Highly Desirable:

• Mechanical fitting background
• Fabrication experience
• MIG and/or TIG welding skills
• Plant modification and improvement work
• Site installation experience

Contract Details

• Start Date: 1st or 2nd November
• Duration: 6 Weeks est
• Hours: 10-12 hours per day
• Working Pattern: 6 days per week
• Status: Inside IR35
• PAYE / Umbrella Contractors Only
• Location: Doncaster Area, ideally you will live in commute but if you are happy moving to the area applications are welcome BUT there are no accommodation support or expenses on top of the rate
• Engineers with backgrounds in building materials, recycling, waste processing, quarrying, steel, cement, aggregates, heavy manufacturing, FMCG, food production or process industries are encouraged to apply.