Mechanical Maintenance Engineer; Outside IR35

Overview

We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Mechanical Maintenance Engineer to join our team on a 4-month contract basis. This role is outside IR35, making it well suited to experienced contractors operating via a limited company.

This position is mechanically biased, with a strong focus on maintaining, repairing, and optimising mechanical systems, particularly valves and associated equipment, while still supporting electrical fault-finding where required.

• 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.

• Proven experience as a Mechanical 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.

• IPAF (Powered Access Licence)
• Confined Space Certification
• Experience in process, industrial, or heavy engineering environments.
• Familiarity with CMMS systems.
• Background in continuous improvement or reliability engineering.
• Start Date:
  
  ASAP

Please submit your CV along with your availability and confirmation of experience working on outside IR35 contracts. Please contact Charlie Boulton on or email your CV over to char