Gas Odorant Engineer

People Solutions; Swan Village; Hybrid; GBP 38,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

A recruitment agency is seeking a Gas Odorant Engineer for a full-time permanent position based in West Bromwich. The role involves maintenance and operations across gas odorant plants, with extensive UK and Ireland travel. Candidates should possess HND in Mechanical Engineering and relevant safety certifications. Benefits include 25 days holiday, pension scheme, and comprehensive training. Apply if you seek an exciting opportunity with great career development prospects. The agency does not charge candidates any fees during the hiring process.

Benefits

25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays

Access to a stakeholder pension scheme

Free life assurance cover

Generous paid sick scheme

Voluntary medical cash benefit plan

Qualifications

• HND in Mechanical Engineering is required.
• Experience in chemical plants is necessary.
• Passport to Gas Safety certification or equivalent required.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fault finding and smell investigations.
• Prepare delivery tankers for insurance inspections.
• Respond to offsite incidents involving delivery systems.

Skills

HND in Mechanical Engineering

Experience working in chemical plants

Passport to Gas Safety certification

ADR licence for transporting dangerous goods

Certification in Breathing Apparatus use

Banksman experience

Slinging and lifting experience

Flexibility to travel across the UK and Ireland

Job description

Gas Odorant Engineer People Solutions are currently recruiting for a Gas Odorant Engineer to join our client based in West Bromwich, West Midlands , on a full-time permanent basis.

Please make an application promptly if you are a good match for this role due to high levels of interest.

This is an exciting opportunity to work on day-to-day maintenance, planned preventative maintenance, and project operations across gas odorant plants and delivery equipment.

The role offers extensive travel across the UK and Ireland, hands-on experience with chemical processes, and excellent opportunities for career development.

Shifts & Compensation

• Monday to Friday, 38 hours per week
• Salary £45,000 per annum

Benefits

• 25 days holiday plus UK Bank Holidays
• Access to a stakeholder pension scheme
• Free life assurance cover
• Generous paid sick scheme (after qualifying period)
• Voluntary employee benefits scheme
• Voluntary medical cash benefit plan

Day-to-Day Duties

• Fault find and carry out smell investigations on delivery systems
• Conduct periodic examinations of hoses, relief valves, ladders / steps, and protective devices
• Prepare delivery tankers for 36 and 72-month insurance inspections
• Respond to offsite incidents involving delivery systems across the UK and Republic of Ireland at short notice
• Fill and deliver odorant, recharge scrubbers, and operate hired vehicles as required
• Escort deliveries to Ireland and provide support during breakdowns or environmental incidents
• Organise accommodation for personnel when working away from West Bromwich
• Transfer odorant to site static storage tanks on Bio-Methane sites
• Recharge carbon adsorbers and decontaminate saturated carbon for disposal
• Support customer technical requirements, including site visits, HazOps planning, decontamination procedures, and preparation of method statements, risk assessments, and COSHH documentation
• Carry out customer site tasks such as replacing couplings, removing odorant, or dismantling odorising systems

Essential Skills

• HND in Mechanical Engineering
• Experience working in chemical plants
• Passport to Gas Safety certification for gas terminals and AGIs SCO91 training as a competent person for acceptance of permits on customer sites
• ADR licence for transporting dangerous goods by road
• Certification in the use of Breathing Apparatus (escape and rescue)
• Banksman experience
• Slinging and lifting experience
• Flexibility to travel extensively across the UK and Ireland, including overnight stays

Desirable Experience

• Previous experience in gas odorant operations or chemical plant maintenance
• Knowledge of delivery vehicle and plant inspection processes
• Experience supporting customer technical projects and on-site decontamination operations

Training Provided

Industry-related training and ongoing support will be provided to ensure you succeed in this role.

Apply If you are ready to take on this exciting opportunity as a Gas Odorant Engineer, apply today or contact our recruitment team to find out more.

People Solutions do not charge candidates any fees or request deposits at any stage of the recruitment process.