Mechanical Maintenance Engineers - Temporary

Advertised by Omega Resource Group

Location
Doncaster
Salary
£36.00 - £40.00 an hour Days
Job type
Temporary
Sector
Engineering
Posted
8 October 2026
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Job description

Job Title: Mechanical Maintenance Engineers - Temporary Contracts

Job Type: Temporary Contract

Southeast Yorkshire Corridor Doncaster area

Plant Shutdown & Overhaul Project – 6-week target time-scale

Doncaster Area Start - 1st November 6 Week Contract Inside IR35 / PAYE Only 10-12 Hour Days | 6 Days Per Week on offer

Target rate: £36 – 40 per hour negotiable on skill set

We are recruiting for two or three experienced Mechanical Maintenance Fitters / Engineers to support a major planned shutdown and overhaul programme at an industrial manufacturing facility in the Doncaster area.

This is an excellent opportunity for mechanically biased contractors looking for a high-hours project with immediate November starts available.

One position would particularly suit an engineer with mechanical fitting, fabrication, and welding capabilities alongside core maintenance experience.

Key Responsibilities - Mechanical Maintenance Engineers - Temporary Contracts

  • Planned maintenance activities during a major shut-down
  • Mechanical overhaul and refurbishment of production plant
  • Inspection, repair, and replacement of worn components
  • Conveyor maintenance and rebuild activities
  • Maintenance of mixers, hoppers, screening equipment, and associated process machinery
  • Roller belt replacement, alignment, and adjustment
  • Mechanical fitting and installation work
  • Machinery alignment and precision fitting
  • Replacement of bearings, motors, gearboxes, chains, and sprockets
  • Supporting plant recommissioning activities
  • Ensuring equipment is production-ready ahead of peak operating periods

Equipment & Plant

You may have experience working on:

  • Conveyors
  • Hoppers
  • Mixers
  • Screening equipment
  • Rollers
  • Brushes
  • Platforms and access structures
  • Bulk handling systems
  • Process plant machinery
  • Material handling equipment

Essential Requirements - Mechanical Maintenance Engineers - Temporary Contracts

  • NVQ Level 3 Mechanical Engineering or equivalent apprenticeship
  • Strong mechanical maintenance background
  • Experience within manufacturing, process, heavy industrial, recycling, aggregates, quarrying, building materials, FMCG or related environments
  • Mechanical fault finding and overhaul experience
  • Experienced in shutdown, outage, turnaround, or plant overhaul projects
  • Ability to work independently and safely within a fast-paced industrial environment
  • Highly Desirable
  • Mechanical fitting background
  • Fabrication experience
  • MIG and/or TIG welding skills
  • Plant modification and improvement work
  • Site installation experience

Contract Details

  • Start Date: 1st or 2nd November
  • Duration: 6 Weeks est
  • Hours: 10-12 hours per day
  • Working Pattern: 6 days per week
  • Status: Inside IR35
  • PAYE / Umbrella Contractors Only
  • Location: Doncaster Area, ideally you will live in commute but if you are happy moving to the area applications are welcome BUT there are no accommodation support or expenses on top of the rate

Engineers with backgrounds in building materials, recycling, waste processing, quarrying, steel, cement, aggregates, heavy manufacturing, FMCG, food production or process industries are encouraged to apply.

Apply now with an up-to-date CV highlighting your shut-down, overhaul, and mechanical maintenance experience to (url removed) or call (phone number removed).

Omega is acting as an Employment Agency in relation to this vacancy. Omega does not charge candidates any recruitment or job‑seeking fees at any stage of the hiring process.

Reference 225701728

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