Maintenance Engineer/Mechanical Fitter
Maintenance Engineer
Location: Leek, England
Contract: 6 Months
Pay Rate: £35 per hour (Inside IR35 Umbrella)
Working Hours: 36.5 hours per week
Overview
We are currently seeking an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a leading organisation on a 6-month contract based in Leek. This is a day-based role supporting maintenance activities within a highly regulated industrial environment.
Key Responsibilities
- Carry out routine and reactive maintenance on plant equipment
- Perform pipefitting and mechanical maintenance tasks
- Conduct basic electrical fault-finding and diagnostics
- Undertake function testing and signal checking
- Execute flange repairs and maintenance
- Isolate and maintain pumps and agitators safely
- Ensure all work is completed in line with site safety and compliance standards
- Support continuous improvement and plant reliability initiatives
Required Experience & Skills
- Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in an industrial environment
- Strong background in pipework, pumps, vessels, and flanges
- Basic electrical fault-finding capability
- Experience with equipment isolation procedures (LOTO)
- Hands-on experience within one or more of the following industries:
- Chemical / Petrochemical
- Pharmaceutical / Life Sciences
- FMCG / Manufacturing
- Oil & Gas / Refinery
- Power Generation / Waste-to-Energy / Steel
Candidate Profile
- Strong practical, hands-on engineering skills
- Able to work independently and as part of a team
- Good understanding of health & safety procedures
- Flexible and adaptable to site requirements
Additional Information
- Inside IR35 (Umbrella only)
- Immediate availability or short notice preferred
- Local candidates or those willing to commute to Leek are highly desirable
Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy.
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