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Contract Mechanical Engineer (Ltd Co)
Job summary
A specialized recruitment agency is seeking a Contract Mechanical Engineer for a role in the Reading area. This position offers a competitive rate of £33-34 per hour and involves tasks such as welding, fabrication, and maintenance of production machinery. Candidates should have strong mechanical engineering qualifications and experience in a manufacturing environment. This is a full-time role with rotating shifts from Monday to Friday.
Benefits
Qualifications
- Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong experience in welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting.
- Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment.
Responsibilities
- Carry out welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting to support production and maintenance activities.
- Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery.
- Attend to breakdowns promptly, delivering fast and effective mechanical repairs.
Skills
Education
Job Title: Contract Mechanical Engineer (Ltd Co)
Location: Reading area
Rate: £33-34 per hour (Outside IR35, Ltd Company welcome)
Contract Type: 3 months ongoing initially, potential to extend
Shifts: Monday to Friday - 8-hour rotating shifts
- Carry out welding, fabrication, and mechanical fitting to support production and maintenance activities.
- Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery, including conveyors, motors, and drives.
- Support heavy plant and automated systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and robotic 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.
- Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline.
- Strong experience in welding (MIG/TIG/Arc), fabrication, and mechanical fitting.
- Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment - ideally with conveyors, motors, drives, or heavy plant.
- 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.
- Competitive £33-35 per hour rate (Outside IR35)
- Monday-Friday, 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
For more information, contact Mike Butler at Techsearch or email.
Candidates with backgrounds as a Contract Mechanical Fitter, Welder/Fabricator, Multi-Skilled Engineer, Plant Engineer, or Maintenance Engineer will be well-suited to this position.
Omega Resource Group is acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy
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