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