Job Title: Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
Location: North Yorkshire Rate: £35–38 per hour
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
The Opportunity Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
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.
This client needs…
✔ 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
You’ll play a key role in maintenance and fitting tasks, supporting production line maintenance and improvement projects while ensuring equipment uptime and performance.
Key Responsibilities: 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.
Qualifications & Requirements - Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer
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 maint...
Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer in Harrogate employer: Omega Resource Group
As a global leader in the automation and packing industry, our company offers an exceptional work environment for the Field Service Director role, characterised by a commitment to operational excellence and employee development. With competitive compensation, including a generous bonus structure and comprehensive benefits like private health cover and a double matched pension scheme, we prioritise the well-being and growth of our team members. Our collaborative culture fosters strong relationships and encourages continuous improvement, making this an ideal place for professionals seeking meaningful and rewarding careers in a dynamic sector.
