Mechanical Area Engineer

Saica Group; Trafford; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Free onsite parking

Employee Assistance Programme

Cycle to Work Scheme

Home & Tech Scheme

Costco discounts on memberships

Free teas and coffee

Free Flu Vaccinations and Subsidised/0

Job summary

Saica Group is seeking a talented Mechanical Area Engineer to join our Engineering team at Carrington. This hands-on role combines technical maintenance excellence with reliability improvement and contractor management to maximise asset performance.

You will lead RCA investigations, develop and implement maintenance strategies, and drive continuous improvement initiatives that enhance safety, environmental performance and efficiency within a heavy-industrial setting.

Qualifications

• Time-served mechanical engineering apprenticeship completed.
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering completed.
• HNC/HND or degree in related engineering discipline preferred.
• Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience in mechanical maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain high standards of HSE/Quality across maintenance activities.
• Coordinate mechanical maintenance, shutdowns and contractor activities to maximise asset reliability.
• Develop and maintain maintenance documentation including SOPs, RAMS and work orders (Maximo CMMS).
• Monitor maintenance KPIs and asset condition to identify improvement opportunities.
• Lead troubleshooting and RCA investigations to improve reliability and efficiency.
• Support development of preventive, predictive and RC maintenance strategies for critical assets.
• Drive continuous improvement projects that enhance safety, quality and customer satisfaction.

Skills

Maintenance planning

Root Cause Analysis

Reliability improvement

Troubleshooting

Health & safety

Leadership

Stakeholder management

Education

Time-served Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND or Degree in related engineering discipline

Tools

Maximo CMMS

SAP

CMMS/Asset data management

Job description

Mechanical Area Engineer

Location: Carrington, M31 4QN

Salary: Competitive, DOE + Excellent Benefits!

Contract: Full time, Permanent

Benefits:

• Free onsite parking
• Employee Assistance Programme
• Cycle to Work Scheme
• Home & Tech Scheme
• Costco discounts on memberships
• Free teas and coffee
• Free Flu Vaccinations and Subsidised onsite restaurant

Join Saica Paper and help build a more sustainable future.

At Saica Paper, part of the Saica Group, we're transforming waste into opportunity through the production of 100% recycled and recyclable paper.

Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do, and our circular economy business model helps create a more responsible future for generations to come.

We're looking for a talented Mechanical Area Engineer to join our Engineering team.

If you're passionate about maintenance excellence, reliability improvement, health & safety, and continuous improvement, this is an excellent opportunity to develop your career within a forward-thinking international business.

This is a hands-on engineering role combining technical expertise, reliability improvement, maintenance planning, contractor management and continuous improvement activities.

You will be responsible for:

• Promoting and maintaining high standards of Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality compliance across all maintenance activities.
• Supporting the planning, coordination and execution of mechanical maintenance, shutdowns and contractor activities to maximise asset reliability and performance.
• Developing and maintaining maintenance documentation, including SOPs, RAMS, work orders and asset data within Maximo CMMS.
• Monitoring maintenance KPIs, equipment performance and asset condition, identifying opportunities for continuous improvement and optimisation.
• Leading troubleshooting, Root Cause Analysis (RCA) investigations and corrective actions to improve equipment reliability and operational efficiency.
• Supporting the development of preventative, predictive and reliability-centred maintenance strategies for critical assets.
• Driving continuous improvement projects, implementing innovative solutions that enhance safety, quality, environmental performance and customer satisfaction.

What We're Looking For

• Time-served Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering (essential)
• HNC/HND or Degree in a related engineering discipline (desirable)
• Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience within a mechanical maintenance environment
• Experience of modern maintenance techniques and reliability improvement
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Experience working within a heavy industrial, manufacturing, paper, power or process environment is advantageous
• Strong Mechanical Engineering knowledge
• Leadership and people management capability
• Excellent communication and stakeholder management skills
• Experience with Computerised Maintenance Management Systems (CMMS), ideally Maximo
• Analytical problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification desirable
• Knowledge of hydraulic and pneumatic systems desirable
• SAP experience desirable
• Paper and Power industry experience advantageous

Why Join Saica

At Saica, you're joining more than a company. You're becoming part of a business committed to sustainability, innovation and people development.

We offer:

• A purpose-driven career with a leader in sustainable manufacturing
• Opportunities for professional development and career progression
• A collaborative and supportive working environment
• The chance to contribute to innovative, environmentally responsible operations
• The opportunity to make a genuine difference in a circular economy business

If you're ready to apply your engineering expertise in a business that combines innovation, sustainability and continuous improvement, we'd love to hear from you.