Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Outside IR35)

Mechanical Maintenance Engineer focuses on carry out planned preventative maintenance (ppm) and reactive maintenance across site equipment and machinery.

What the role involves

• Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across site equipment and machinery.
• Repair faults with a mechanical bias, including valves, pipework, and mechanical assemblies.
• Supporting electrical fault finding on control systems, motors, and associated equipment.
• Repair, and rebuild mechanical components including valves and associated systems.
• Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
• Assisting with installation, commissioning, and upgrades of plant equipment.

Skills and requirements

• 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.
• Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
• IPAF (Powered Access Licence).

Confirmed role details

• Rate: Competitive (Outside IR35).
• 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.
• 4 months (potential extension).

Candidate fit

• technical judgement, safe working habits, fault finding, and practical repair discipline