Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Outside IR35)
Posted 2 days ago by Omega
£30 Per hour
Outside
Undetermined
Nottingham, England, United Kingdom
Summary: The Mechanical Maintenance Engineer role is a 4-month contract position based in Nottingham, focused on maintaining and optimizing mechanical systems, particularly valves and associated equipment. The position is outside IR35, catering to experienced contractors operating via a limited company. The engineer will also support electrical fault-finding as needed. The role requires a proactive approach to maintenance and problem-solving in an industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities:
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across site equipment and machinery.
- Diagnose and repair faults with a mechanical bias, including valves, pipework, and mechanical assemblies.
- Support electrical fault finding on control systems, motors, and associated equipment.
- Respond quickly to breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Strip down, repair, and rebuild mechanical components including valves and associated systems.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
- Assist with installation, commissioning, and upgrades of plant equipment.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
- Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Work collaboratively with site teams to optimise performance and reliability.
Key Skills:
- 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.
- Basic to intermediate electrical fault-finding capability.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
- Experience working in maintenance environments with a focus on reliability and uptime.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
- Essential Certifications: IPAF (Powered Access Licence), Confined Space Certification.
- Desirable Experience: Experience in process, industrial, or heavy engineering environments; familiarity with CMMS systems; background in continuous improvement or reliability engineering.
Salary (Rate): £30.00/hr
City: Nottingham
Country: United Kingdom
Working Arrangements: undetermined
IR35 Status: outside IR35
Seniority Level: undetermined
Industry: Other
Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineer (Contract – Outside IR35)
Contract Duration: 4 Months
Location: Nottingham
Rate: Competitive (Outside IR35)
Overview
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. This position is mechanically biased, with a strong focus on maintaining, repairing, and optimising mechanical systems, particularly valves and associated equipment, while still supporting electrical fault-finding where required.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across site equipment and machinery.
- Diagnose and repair faults with a mechanical bias, including valves, pipework, and mechanical assemblies.
- Support electrical fault finding on control systems, motors, and associated equipment.
- Respond quickly to breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
- Strip down, repair, and rebuild mechanical components including valves and associated systems.
- Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
- Assist with installation, commissioning, and upgrades of plant equipment.
- Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
- Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
- Work collaboratively with site teams to optimise performance and reliability.
Skills & Experience Required
- 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.
- Basic to intermediate electrical fault-finding capability.
- Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
- Experience working in maintenance environments with a focus on reliability and uptime.
- Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
- Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
- Essential Certifications IPAF (Powered Access Licence) Confined Space Certification
Desirable Experience
- Experience in process, industrial, or heavy engineering environments.
- Familiarity with CMMS systems.
- Background in continuous improvement or reliability engineering.
Contract Details
Contract Length: 4 months (potential extension)
IR35 Status: Outside IR35
Start Date: ASAP
How to Apply
Please submit your CV along with your availability and confirmation of experience working on outside IR35 contracts. Please contact Charlie Boulton on 01453 852544 or email your CV over to charlie.boulton@omegaresource.co.uk