Maintenance Engineer / Mechanical Fitter

About the role

We are looking for an experienced Maintenance Engineer to join a leading industrial organisation on a 6‑month contract in Leek. The role is day‑based and involves supporting routine and reactive maintenance within a highly regulated 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 complies with site safety and regulatory standards
• Support continuous improvement and plant reliability initiatives

Required profile

• Proven experience as a Maintenance Engineer in an industrial setting
• Strong background with pipework, pumps, vessels and flanges
• Basic electrical fault‑finding capability
• Experience with equipment isolation procedures (LOTO)
• Hands‑on experience in sectors such as chemical, petrochemical, pharmaceutical, FMCG, oil & gas, power generation or steel

Required skills

• Pipefitting
• Mechanical maintenance
• Basic electrical fault‑finding
• Equipment isolation (LOTO)
• Function testing
• Signal checking
• Flange repair
• Pump and agitator maintenance

What we offer

• £35 per hour (inside IR35 umbrella)
• 36.5‑hour work week
• Immediate start for local candidates or those willing to commute