Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

Job Title:
Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

2-Week Shutdown Project

Job Location:
Reading area

Job Type: Contract, Outside IR35 Scope, Limited Company – YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO START ON MONDAY
Duration: 2 Weeks (Planned Shutdown)
Shift Pattern: 10-Hour Day Shifts
Start Date: Immediate / Planned Shutdown Period

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter Engineer to support a planned 2-week shutdown at a busy manufacturing facility producing buildings FMCG products.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands‑on mechanical maintenance fitter with a strong manufacturing maintenance background to work as part of a shutdown team carrying out machinery modifications, planned maintenance activities, repairs, and improvement works across a large production site.

• Carrying out planned mechanical maintenance on production machinery and plant equipment.
• Assisting with machinery modifications and installation work.
• Replacing and refurbishing mechanical components during shutdown activities.
• Supporting improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability and performance.
• Working safely within shut‑down schedules and maintenance plans.
• Collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams to complete work within project timelines.

Work may involve a variety of manufacturing plant and machinery, including:

• Conveyors and material handling systems
• Gearboxes, motors and drive systems
• Bearings, shafts and couplings
• Pumps and mechanical assemblies
• Mixers and batching equipment
• Industrial fans and rotating equipment
• Hydraulic and pneumatic systems
• General production and processing machinery

• Time‑served Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, or Mechanical Engineer. NVQ Level 3 minimum.
• Previous experience within manufacturing, production, heavy industry, building products, or similar environments preferred.
• Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and maintenance instructions.
• Strong mechanical fault‑finding and fitting skills.
• Commitment to safe working practices.

• Competitive hourly rate.
• 10-hour day shifts. NO NIGHTS.
• Flexible short term work.
• Immediate start for the shutdown period.
• Opportunity to work on a well‑organised industrial maintenance project.

To apply, send your CV and relevant experience to  or call .

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.