Maintenance Engineer

Job description

Mechanical Maintenance / Service Engineer

– Contract

– Hertfordshire

We are currently looking for a mid-level Mechanical Maintenance / Service Engineer for an ongoing contract role supporting industrial and mechanical plant equipment across sites in Hertfordshire.

The role involves planned maintenance, fault finding, and servicing of mechanical systems within a production and industrial environment. This is a hands-on role suited to an engineer who is confident working independently while maintaining high safety and quality standards.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out mechanical maintenance, servicing, and repair work on site equipment

• Diagnose and resolve mechanical faults across plant and machinery

• Support planned preventative maintenance schedules

• Assist with breakdown response and corrective maintenance

• Work with rotating equipment such as pumps, motors, gearboxes, and associated mechanical systems

• Ensure all work is completed in line with site safety procedures and engineering standards

• Maintain accurate service and maintenance records

Requirements

• Proven experience as a Mechanical Maintenance or Service Engineer

• Strong mechanical fault finding and repair skills

• Experience working with industrial plant equipment and rotating machinery

• Ability to work independently on maintenance and service tasks

• Relevant mechanical engineering qualification (NVQ, apprenticeship or equivalent)

• Full UK driving licence preferred

Contract Details

• Contract role

• Work based across sites in Hertfordshire

• Immediate start available for the right candidate

If you are a mechanical engineer with strong maintenance experience and are available for contract work, please apply or message directly to discuss further.

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Hertford

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

03-04-2026

Full UK/EU driving license preferred

No

Car Preferred

No

Must be eligible to work in the EU

No

Cover Letter Required

No

Languages

English