At a Glance
- Tasks: Join a team to perform mechanical maintenance during a 2-week shutdown at a busy manufacturing facility.
- Company: Dynamic manufacturing company focused on producing FMCG products.
- Benefits: Competitive hourly rate, flexible short-term work, and immediate start.
- Other info: No night shifts; enjoy a well-organised industrial maintenance project.
- Why this job: Gain hands-on experience and enhance your skills in a fast-paced environment.
- Qualifications: NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Fitting or Engineering and strong fault-finding skills required.
The predicted salary is between 19.8 - 24.2 £ per hour.
You can get further details about the nature of this opening, and what is expected from applicants, by reading the below.
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.
Key Responsibilities – Mechanical Maintenance Fitter – Contract Shutdown
- 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.
Typical Equipment - Mechanical Maintenance Fitter – Contract Shutdown
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
Requirements
- 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.
What We Offer
- 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.
If you are an experienced Temporary Contract Mechanical Maintenance Fitter looking for your next short-term shutdown assignment and available for a 2-week project, we would like to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and relevant experience.
Mechanical Maintenance Fitter in Hampshire employer: Omega Leeds
Join a global manufacturing leader in Stroud as a Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer, where you will benefit from a competitive salary package, generous bonuses, and a supportive work culture that prioritises employee growth and development. With a focus on innovation and automation, this world-class facility offers a dynamic environment for you to enhance your skills while maintaining cutting-edge machinery that produces market-leading consumer products. Enjoy a flexible working pattern and a variety of learning opportunities that ensure your career progression is both meaningful and rewarding.
