Mechanical Fitter

Job description

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

Extra information

Status

Open

Education Level

Secondary School

Location

Leek

Type of Contract

Full-time jobs

Published at

07-04-2026

Profession type

Manufacturing / Industrial

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