Mechanical Area Engineer

Saica Group; Urmston; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 56,000; 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

Subsidised onsite restaurant

Job summary

Saica Paper is hiring a Mechanical Area Engineer to lead maintenance activities in a heavy industrial setting. You will promote safety, reliability and efficiency across maintenance planning, contractor management and continuous improvement. Strong RCA capability and experience with Maximo CMMS are essential.

The role requires time-served apprenticeship and NVQ Level 3, with HNC/HND or degree desirable. Prior supervisory experience in mechanical maintenance is needed to drive asset reliability

Qualifications

• Time-served Mechanical Engineering Apprenticeship or equivalent
• NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering is essential
• HNC/HND or Degree in a related engineering discipline is desirable
• Minimum 3 years' supervisory experience in a mechanical maintenance environment
• Experience with modern maintenance techniques and reliability improvement
• Experience conducting Root Cause Analysis (RCA)
• Experience with CMMS (Maximo) and data management
• IOSH or NEBOSH qualification desirable

Responsibilities

• Promote and maintain high Health, Safety, Environmental and Quality standards across maintenance activities
• Coordinate and execute mechanical maintenance, shutdowns and contractor activities to maximise asset reliability
• Develop and maintain maintenance documentation (SOPs, RAMS, work orders, asset data) in Maximo
• Monitor maintenance KPIs, performance and asset condition for continuous improvement
• Lead troubleshooting, RCA investigations and corrective actions to improve reliability
• Support development of preventative, predictive and reliability-centred maintenance strategies
• Drive continuous improvement projects and introduce innovative safety and efficiency solutions

Skills

RCA investigations

Maximo CMMS

Leadership & people mgmt

Engineering knowledge

SAP experience

Process industry experience

Education

NVQ Level 3 in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND or Degree in related engineering

Tools

Maximo CMMS

SAP

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.

• 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.