Maintenance Engineer

JR United Kingdom; Runcorn; On-site; GBP 30,000 - 35,000; Full time

Job summary

A successful chemical manufacturer in Runcorn is looking for a Maintenance Engineer to maintain and repair critical equipment. The role requires NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering and experience in a relevant industrial environment. The ideal candidate will have strong fault-finding skills and the ability to work both independently and collaboratively, ensuring high standards of health and safety in the workplace. Competitive salary and generous benefits offered.

Benefits

Generous company pension

Minimum 31 days holiday

Life insurance

Enhanced maternity/paternity

Free onsite parking

Long-term service benefits including private medical insurance

Qualifications

• Background in chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial process environments.
• Experience with GEM valves, RO systems, and pipefitting.
• Ability to work independently and in a team in a safety-critical environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain and install tanks, pumps, and valves.
• Diagnose mechanical and electrical faults.
• Ensure compliance with safety and environmental standards.

Skills

Mechanical fault-finding skills

Electrical fault-finding skills

Pipefitting skills

Education

NVQ Level 3 / ONC / HNC in Mechanical or Electrical Engineering

Job description

Overview

Maintenance Engineer — Full time, Permanent. Location: On site. Hours of employment: 08:30 to 16:50, Monday to Friday.

Description of the role: Our Maintenance Engineer will maintain, repair, and install equipment such as tanks, agitators, pumps, gearboxes, GEM valves, and water systems (RO, distilled, ozonated). The role includes diagnosing mechanical and electrical faults, pipefitting for stainless steel and plastic piping, and supporting plant modifications and upgrades. The Engineer will ensure high housekeeping standards and compliance with health, safety, and environmental regulations. A background in chemical, pharmaceutical, or industrial process environments is essential, along with strong fault-finding and pipefitting skills. The ability to work both independently and as a team player in a safety-critical environment is key.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, repair, and install: Tanks, agitators, and mixing equipment; Pumps, gearboxes, and mechanical drive systems; GEM 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 & 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 & Experience

• Background in chemical, pharmaceutical, water treatment, or industrial process environments
• Strong mechanical and electrical fault-finding skills
• Proven experience with: GEM valves and actuators; RO, distilled, ozonated, and deionised water systems; Pipefitting (plastic, stainless, or air); Electrical systems (3-phase, single-phase motors, actuators)
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a safety-critical environment

Qualifications

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

Salary & Benefits

Salary: £30,000 - £35,000 per annum

• Generous company pension
• Minimum 31 days holiday (including bank holidays)
• Life insurance
• Enhanced maternity/paternity
• Free onsite parking
• Friendly place to work
• Long-term service benefits including extra holidays and private medical insurance

About ReAgent Chemical Services Limited

ReAgent is a family-owned chemical manufacturer and supplier founded in 1977. We are a dynamic, ambitious, and fast-growing company with a friendly company culture. Our core values are to provide industry-leading customer service and high-quality products and ensure that everyone who works at ReAgent is happy. Just a few of the ways we do this is through open and honest communication, regular social events, and being a Living Hours and Living Wage Employer.