Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location:

North Yorkshire

Rate: £35-38 per hour (Inside IR35)

Scope:
Inside Scope, no Limited Co. engagement

Job Type: Contract, 2 months ongoing initially, potential to extend

Day

Shifts:

Primarily Monday to Friday – 8-hour shifts – NO NIGHTS

Client: FMCG Manufacturing and Packaging

We're recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical Bias Maintenance Engineer to provide hands‑on mechanical maintenance support within a busy, automated production and packaging environment.

This is a great opportunity to join a market‑leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability.

• Strong multi‑skilled mechanical & electrical fault diagnosis
• Experience with conveyors, motors, drives, sensors & PLCs
• Ability to cope with wet/dusty, contamination‑prone environments
• Preventative maintenance planning to avoid damaging food safety interruptions
• Quick turnaround repairs during high‑volume peaks

• Carry out maintenance of mechanical fittings to support production and maintenance activities.
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery, including conveyors, motors, and drives.
• Support the plant and automated systems, including pneumatics, hydraulics, and 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.
• Previous experience in a production or manufacturing environment – ideally with conveyors, motors, drives, etc.
• 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 £35-38 per hour rate (Inside IR35)
• Monday‑Friday, primarily 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 on (phone number removed) or email (email address removed).