Mechanical Engineer

Employer: Hays

Location: Abingdon

Salary: GBP 19 - 28

Job type: TEMPORARY

Posted: 2026-05-23T00:00:00Z

Sector: Engineering

Job Description

⚙️ Mechanical Engineer – OX14 – Temporary (3 Months+) Hays are recruiting for a skilled Mechanical Engineer to support a busy site in OX14, working as part of an established on-site engineering team. Location: OX14 Shifts: 5am–1pm, 9am–5pm, 15:30–23:30 (rotating) Pay: £25.00 – £27.50 per hour (Umbrella) / £19.19 – £23.00 PAYE Contract: 3 months initially, with potential to extend The Role: You’ll carry out mechanical maintenance, repairs, and fault-finding across a range of plant and equipment to ensure minimal disruption and high performance. Key Duties: Planned and reactive mechanical maintenance Working on pumps, motors, valves, pipework and HVAC systems Diagnosing and repairing faults Supporting minor installations and upgrades Reviewing and improving maintenance schedules Ensuring all work is compliant and safe Supporting subcontractors and completing documentation What We’re Looking For: Mechanical qualifications (City & Guilds / NVQ or equivalent) Background in FM, building services, or similar environments Strong mechanical maintenance and fault-finding experience Organised, reliable and able to work independently Flexible to work rotating shifts #4799748 - Natalie Hyde

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