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

Guidant, Carbon60, Lorien & SRG - The Impellam Group Portfolio are acting as an Employment Business in relation to this vacancy