Experienced Mechanical Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Chelmsford; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading engineering company in Chelmsford is seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join their close-knit team. In this role, you will be involved in high-temperature industrial process plant design and materials handling, with responsibilities extending from CAD drawing to maintenance planning. The position requires a solid engineering background, practical experience in relevant fields, and the ability to work effectively both independently and as part of a team.

Qualifications

• Good engineering degree required.
• Practical experience in thermal processes and materials handling preferred.
• Familiarity with Microsoft Office is necessary.

Responsibilities

• Responsible for conceptual design, CAD drawing, and review of manufacturing drawings.
• Will conduct fault diagnosis, maintenance planning, and testing.
• Liaise with suppliers and support procurement.

Skills

Practical experience in thermal processes

Materials handling

Familiarity with Microsoft Office

Ability to work remotely

Education

Good engineering degree

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04.06.2025

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19.07.2025

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Torftech is a design engineering and intellectual property business that earns income from licensing and selling its proprietary TORBED and TORWAVE processors (www.torftech.com). Widely used in the food, mineral and waste industries for processes such as gas scrubbing and calcination, these devices are designed to intensify processes and increase efficiency. Our machines facilitate hydro-carbon substitution, waste recycling, and energy efficiency, positioning us at the forefront of green industrial processes. We are a small, close-knit team characterized by curiosity and intellectual rigor. Due to growing business volumes, we are expanding and seeking a Senior Mechanical Engineer to join our team.

This role involves working on high-temperature industrial process plant and materials handling, including refractory design and installation. Reporting to the managing director, you will initially shadow the current senior engineer and eventually take responsibility for the mechanical engineering function. Responsibilities include conceptual design, CAD drawing, review of manufacturing drawings, fault diagnosis, maintenance planning, testing, supplier liaison, and supporting procurement.

Qualifications and Skills required include a good engineering degree, practical experience in thermal processes and materials handling, familiarity with Microsoft Office, ability to work remotely, and valid UK residence and work permits.