At a Glance
- Tasks: Perform mechanical maintenance and repairs on industrial equipment, ensuring optimal performance.
- Company: Join a dynamic industrial site in Heanor with a focus on innovation.
- Benefits: Earn £35-£40 per hour with potential for ongoing work and flexible hours.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth in a fast-paced industrial setting.
- Why this job: Make a real impact in a hands-on role while developing your skills in a supportive environment.
- Qualifications: Experience in mechanical maintenance and relevant qualifications like NVQ Level 3 or equivalent.
The predicted salary is between 40 - 40 £ per hour.
- Mechanical Maintenance Technician
- Contract Duration: 3 Months (Short-Term Ongoing)
Are you an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Technician looking for your next contract opportunity?
We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Maintenance Technician to join a busy industrial site in Heanor on an initial 3-month contract.
This is an Outside IR35 assignment offering excellent rates and the potential for ongoing work.
The role is heavily mechanically biased, focusing on valves, pumps, pipework, mechanical repairs, and plant maintenance, with occasional basic electrical fault-finding support.
Key Responsibilities - Mechanical Maintenance Technician
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance on plant and equipment.
- Diagnose faults and complete strip-downs, repairs, overhauls, and rebuilds of valves, pumps, and mechanical assemblies.
- Perform repairs and maintenance on pipework, fittings, and associated mechanical systems.
- Respond effectively to equipment breakdowns to minimise downtime.
- Assist with basic electrical fault-finding on motors, sensors, and control equipment when required.
- Support installation, commissioning, and modification activities across site.
- Complete maintenance records and documentation accurately.
- Ensure all activities comply with health & safety regulations, permit-to-work systems, and confined space procedures.
- Work closely with operations and engineering teams to maximise plant reliability and performance.
Skills & Experience Required - Mechanical Maintenance Technician
- Proven experience within an industrial, manufacturing, process, utilities, or heavy engineering environment.
- Strong hands-on mechanical maintenance experience.
• Demonstrable experience working on
- Valves
- Pumps
- Pipework
- Mechanical assemblies
- Rotating equipment
- Experience diagnosing and repairing mechanical faults.
- Basic electrical fault-finding knowledge.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and technical documentation.
- NVQ Level 3, City & Guilds, Apprenticeship, or equivalent Mechanical Engineering qualification.
- Advantageous Certifications
- IPAF Licence
- Confined Space Certification
- Permit to Work Experience
Desirable Experience
- Process manufacturing environments
- Utilities, water treatment, energy, or heavy industrial sites
- CMMS maintenance systems
- Shutdowns, outages, and project-based maintenance work
For more information on this role, please contact Andy Haddon on 01453 796617, or send a copy of your CV to
For details of other opportunities available within your chosen field, please visit www. omegaresource. co. uk
Omega is an employment agency specialising in opportunities at all levels within the Engineering, Manufacturing, Aerospace, Automotive, Electronics, Defence, Scientific, Energy & Renewables and Tech sectors.
Ideal background / Previous roles may include : Mechanical Fitter | Maintenance Fitter | Mechanical Engineer | Plant Fitter | Maintenance Engineer | Mechanical Maintenance Engineer | Industrial Mechanical Technician | Reliability Technician | Shutdown Technician | Valve Technician | Service Engineer | Multi-Skilled Maintenance Engineer (Mechanical Bias) | Mechanical Craftsperson
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