Maintenance Engineer

Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Contract – Outside IR35) Company: Confidential Contract Duration: 3 Months Location: Ilkeston Rate: £30-£40 (Outside IR35) Overview We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive…

Outside IR35 Engineering
Pay rate £30 – £40/hour
Contract type Contract
Posted 27 October 2026

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Job Title: Maintenance Engineer (Contract – Outside IR35)
Company: Confidential
Contract Duration: 3 Months
Location: Ilkeston
Rate: £30-£40 (Outside IR35)

Overview
We are seeking a highly skilled and proactive Maintenance Engineer to join our team on a 3-month contract basis. This role is outside IR35, making it well suited to experienced contractors operating via a limited company.

Key Responsibilities

Carry out planned preventative maintenance (PPM) and reactive maintenance across site equipment and machinery.
Diagnose and repair faults with a mechanical bias, including valves, pipework, and mechanical assemblies.
Support electrical fault finding on control systems, motors, and associated equipment.
Respond quickly to breakdowns, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
Strip down, repair, and rebuild mechanical components including valves and associated systems.
Conduct root cause analysis (RCA) and implement corrective actions.
Assist with installation, commissioning, and upgrades of plant equipment.
Maintain accurate records of maintenance activities.
Ensure all works are carried out in compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.
Work collaboratively with site teams to optimise performance and reliability.
Skills & Experience Required

Proven experience as a Multiskilled Maintenance Engineer in an industrial or manufacturing environment.
Strong mechanical engineering background with hands-on experience working with valves, pumps, and mechanical repairs.
Basic to intermediate electrical fault-finding capability.
Ability to read and interpret engineering drawings and schematics.
Experience working in maintenance environments with a focus on reliability and uptime.
Strong fault-finding and problem-solving skills.
Relevant engineering qualification (NVQ Level 3, HNC/HND, or equivalent).
Essential Certifications

IPAF (Powered Access Licence)
Confined Space Certification
Desirable Experience

Experience in process, industrial, or heavy engineering environments.
Familiarity with CMMS systems.
Background in continuous improvement or reliability engineering.

How to Apply
Please submit your CV along with your availability and confirmation of experience working on outside IR35 contracts.Please contact Charlie Boulton on (phone number removed) or email your CV over to (url 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

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