Job Description

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Fitter

2-Week Shutdown Project

Job Location: Reading area  

Job Type: Contract, Outside IR35 Scope, Limited Company – YOU ARE AVAILABLE TO START ON MONDAY

Duration: 2 Weeks (Planned Shutdown)

Shift Pattern: 10-Hour Day Shifts

Start Date: Immediate / Planned Shutdown Period

We are currently seeking an experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitter Engineer to support a planned 2-week shutdown at a busy manufacturing facility producing buildings FMCG products.

This is an excellent opportunity for a hands-on mechanical maintenance fitter with a strong manufacturing maintenance background to work as part of a shutdown team carrying out machinery modifications, planned maintenance activities, repairs, and improvement works across a large production site.

Key Responsibilities – Mechanical Maintenance Fitter – Contract Shutdown

Carrying out planned mechanical maintenance on production machinery and plant equipment.

Assisting with machinery modifications and installation work.

Replacing and refurbishing mechanical components during shutdown activities.

Supporting improvement projects to enhance equipment reliability and performance.

Working safely within shut-down schedules and maintenance plans.

Collaborating with maintenance and engineering teams to complete work within project timelines.

Typical Equipment - Mechanical Maintenance Fitter – Contract Shutdown

Work may involve a variety of manufacturing plant and machinery, including:

Conveyors and material handling systems

Gearboxes, motors and drive systems

Bearings, shafts and couplings

Pumps and mechanical assemblies

Mixers and batching equipment

Industrial fans and rotating equipment

Hydraulic and pneumatic systems

General production and processing machinery

Requirements

Time-served Mechanical Fitter, Maintenance Fitter, or Mechanical Engineer. NVQ Level 3 minimum.

Previous experience within manufacturing, production, heavy industry, building products, or similar environments preferred.

Ability to read and follow engineering drawings and maintenance instructions.

Strong mechanical fault-finding and fitting skills.

Commitment to safe working practices.

What We Offer

Competitive hourly rate.

10-hour day shifts. NO NIGHTS.

Flexible short term work.

Immediate start for the shutdown period.

Opportunity to work on a well-organised industrial maintenance project.

If you are an experienced Temporary Contract Mechanical Maintenance Fitter looking for your next short-term shutdown assignment and available for a 2-week project, we would like to hear from you. Apply today with your CV and relevant experience to or call (phone number removed)

Candidates who are a mechanical maintenance engineer, Mechanic Mechancial Fitter, Maintenance Engineer, will be suitable for this role

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