Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

high-volume peaks You'll play a key role in maintenance and fitting tasks, supporting production line maintenance and improvement projects while ensuring equipment uptime and performance.

• Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer 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

• Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
• Time-served apprentice or NVQ Level 3 (or equivalent) in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Previous experience in a process 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 £36-38 per hour rate (Outside IR35)
• Monday-Friday, primarily 9-hour rotating shifts
• Opportunity to work at a well-invested site
• Free onsite parking
• Chance to contribute to high-profile production projects