Lead Mechanical Support Engineer – Petrochemical Asset

Todd Hayes Ltd; Greater London; On-site; GBP 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Discretionary Bonus

Private Medical Insurance

Private Dental Insurance

Flexible Benefit Allowance

Life Assurance

Excellent Pension Provision

23 Days Holiday

Profit ‘Units' Sharing Scheme

Job summary

Todd Hayes Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Support Engineer to join the team at Wytch Farm, Dorset. You will lead the Mechanical Technician Team and provide day-to-day mechanical engineering support across the asset, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance.

The role supports development and implementation of long-term mechanical infrastructure, works Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours in the office, and requires extensive experience with rotating equipment, piping, and pressure systems.

Qualifications

• Technical competence in mechanical engineering with an apprenticeship or equivalent.
• Ten years of relevant experience, at least five in a petrochemical environment.
• Proficient in risk assessment and process safety management.

Responsibilities

• Work with the technician team to plan and safely deliver the asset work schedule.
• Liaise with technicians, contractors and others to ensure efficient execution of maintenance and minor modification work.
• Coordinate the engineering review and approval of plant modifications.
• Plan and deliver minor mechanical projects / minor modification work as required.
• Analyse plant breakdowns and implement actions for improved performance; specify modifications to plant equipment and systems.
• Manage the effectiveness of equipment maintenance strategies.
• Review and optimise inventory requirements for mechanical equipment. Manage non-inventory procurement requirements including specification of equipment.
• Support the training and development of technicians.

Skills

Risk assessment

Leadership

Communication

Process safety management

Education

HND or equivalent

Job description

Todd Hayes Ltd is recruiting a Mechanical Support Engineer to join the team at Wytch Farm, Dorset. You will lead the Mechanical Technician Team and provide day-to-day mechanical engineering support across the asset, ensuring safe, efficient, and reliable maintenance.

The role supports development and implementation of long-term mechanical infrastructure, works Monday to Friday, 7.5 hours in the office, and requires extensive experience with rotating equipment, piping, and pressure systems.