Contract Mechanical Maintenance Engineer

Location: Reading area, Berkshire
Rate: £36-38 per hour (Limited Company outside IR35)
Job Type: Contract – 2 months initially, potential to extend
Rotating Shifts: Mondays to Fridays – 9‑hour shifts rotating
Client: Manufacturing – Immediate hire for ongoing maintenance support

The Opportunity

We're recruiting an experienced mechanical maintenance engineer to provide hands‑on support within a busy, automated production and packaging environment. This is a great opportunity to join a market‑leading manufacturing business with a strong reputation for quality, innovation, and reliability.

Key Responsibilities

• Carry out maintenance of mechanical fittings to support production and maintenance activities
• Perform planned and reactive maintenance across production machinery, including conveyors, motors, and drives
• Support the plant and automated systems, inclu...