Contract Mechanical Engineer (Ltd Co)

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Contract Mechanical Engineer (Ltd Co)

Posted on October 8th, 2025

Reading

£33 - £34 per hour

Type of Job: Contract

Job Title: Contract Mechanical Engineer (Ltd Co)

Location: Readng 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

The Opportunity

We’re recruiting for an experienced Contract Mechanical Engineer to provide hands-on mechanical and welding support within a busy, automated production environment. This is a great opportunity to join a market-leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability.

You’ll play a key role in welding, fabrication, and fitting tasks, supporting production line maintenance and improvement projects while ensuring equipment uptime and performance.

Key Responsibilities

  • 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.

    • Qualifications & Requirements

  • 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.

    • What’s on Offer

  • 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 on 0113 212 3519 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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    Location:
    Reading
    Job Type:
    FullTime

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