Maintenance Engineer

Michael Page; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Michael Page is recruiting for a Maintenance Engineer on a days basis at a chemical manufacturing plant in Runcorn. You will join a small team to perform preventative and reactive maintenance on process, mechanical and electrical equipment.

The role requires strong fault-finding skills and experience with water systems and industrial piping. NVQ3/ONC/HNC in engineering and 17th/18th Edition are advantageous.

Qualifications

• Background in chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, or industrial process environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Experience with GEMÜ valves/actuators and RO/distilled/ozonated water systems.
• Pipefitting (plastic, stainless, or air piping).
• Knowledge of electrical systems (3-phase motors and actuators).

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install tanks, agitators, and mixing equipment; pumps, gearboxes, and drive systems.
• Work on water systems: RO, distilled, and ozonated water.
• Read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics; diagnose faults.
• Support plant modifications, installations and upgrades.
• Ensure housekeeping and health, safety, and environmental standards.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding

Electrical fault-finding

GEMÜ valves & actuators

RO water systems

Pipefitting

3-phase motors

Education

NVQ Level 3

ONC

HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

As a Maintenance Engineer, you will be working on a Chemical Manufacturing plant on a days basis Monday to Friday. You will be working in a team of 3, performing preventative and reactive maintenance on process, mechanical and electrical equipment.

Client Details

A well-established, family-owned chemical Manufacturing and Production business based in Runcorn, with a long-standing reputation for producing high-quality specialty chemicals for a range of industrial applications. The business offers a stable working environment, invests in its people, and prides itself on maintaining a supportive, close-knit culture where employees are valued and encouraged to develop their skills. With continued growth and a strong commitment to operational excellence, it's an excellent opportunity for engineers seeking long-term career stability and a positive workplace culture.

Description

• Maintain, repair, and install: Tanks, agitators, and mixing equipment / Pumps, gearboxes, and mechanical drive systems / GEMÜ valves and electric/pneumatic actuators / Water systems: Reverse Osmosis (RO), distilled, and ozonated water.
• Perform pipefitting for stainless steel and plastic process piping (glued, welded, or threaded).
• Diagnose and resolve mechanical and electrical faults (3-phase and single-phase).
• Read and interpret P&IDs and electrical schematics.
• Support plant modifications, installations, and upgrades.
• Ensure housekeeping within the engineering department is kept at a high standard.
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, and environmental standards.

Required Skills and Experience

• Background in chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, or industrial process environments.
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills.
• Proven experience with: GEMÜ valves and actuators / RO, distilled, ozonated, and deionised water systems / Pipefitting (plastic, stainless, or air) / Electrical systems (3-phase, single-phase motors, actuators).

Profile

• NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering (or equivalent) required.
• 17th / 18th Edition Wiring Regulations preferred.
• COMPEX / ATEX training advantageous.