Mechanical Engineer

TN United Kingdom; Barking; On-site; GBP 40,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

An established industry player is seeking a Mechanical Project and SME Engineer to enhance operations at their Linford Block Plant. This role involves executing maintenance strategies, collaborating with teams to troubleshoot and improve systems, and managing CAPEX projects. The ideal candidate will have a strong technical background in mechanical equipment and experience in preventive and predictive maintenance. Join a dynamic and inclusive environment that values diverse backgrounds, offering extensive career development opportunities and industry-leading rewards.

Benefits

Bonus scheme

Enhanced holiday entitlement

Contributory pension scheme

Discounts via the Tarmac Reward website

Free confidential Employee Assistance helpline

Access to employee communities

Training and development opportunities

Qualifications

• Experience in hydraulic and pneumatic systems, gears, and bearings.
• Strong background in preventive and predictive maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Execute maintenance strategies for peak mechanical efficiency.
• Lead risk-based assessments and manage engineering operations.
• Train and develop engineers and apprentices in mechanical systems.

Skills

Hydraulic Systems

Pneumatics

Preventive Maintenance

Predictive Maintenance

Technical Knowledge of Mechanical Equipment

Education

BEng in Mechanical Engineering

MEng in Mechanical Engineering

Qualified by Experience (QBE)

Tools

CMMS

Project Software

Job description

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At Tarmac,

‘Who you are’ matters. We want to get to know you. If you share our values and are proud of a job well done, collaborative in working well with others, and ambitious to make things better, then have a read of what we have on offer.

We are currently recruiting for a Mechanical Project and SME Engineer to join the team at our Linford Block Plant, located near Stanford-le-Hope in Essex. This role is accessible from Barking, Dagenham, East Ham, Rainham, Plaistow, Woolwich, Abbey Wood, Greenwich, Belvedere, Poplar, Stratford, Forest Gate, Deptford, Welling, Sidcup, Erith, Bexley, Bexley Heath, Dartford, Hornchurch, South Ockenden, or surrounding areas.

Our Linford Plant manufactures sustainable, tough, and energy-efficient aerated blocks used in homes and workplaces, making our products a part of everyday life.

At Tarmac, we strive to create a dynamic and inclusive environment, valuing diverse backgrounds.

Role Responsibilities

As our Mechanical Project and SME Engineer, your key responsibilities include executing maintenance strategies to ensure mechanical equipment operates at peak efficiency, supporting the vision to implement World Class Maintenance at Linford. You will collaborate with production and maintenance teams to troubleshoot, improve systems, and support project engineering activities.

Your responsibilities (not exhaustive) include:

1. Leading and owning the 1-year rolling and 3-5 year improvement plans for assets.
2. Implementing Written Schemes of Examination, assessing equipment condition, and reporting compliance status.
3. Recommending repairs and advising on restoring equipment to 'fit for purpose'.
4. Owning and leading risk-based assessments for mechanical systems.
5. Providing technical input for projects and modifications to ensure legal and business compliance.
6. Managing change practices for modifications, upgrades, or project work.
7. Conducting routine maintenance and collaborating on system improvements.
8. Managing engineering operations, delivering CAPEX projects, and understanding CDM regulations.
9. Promoting maintenance best practices and ensuring compliance with procedures.
10. Assisting in achieving departmental budget targets through efficient resource use.
11. Training and developing engineers, fitters, and apprentices in mechanical systems.
12. Ensuring health and safety regulations are followed, aiming for zero harm.
13. Reviewing plant performance, identifying gaps, and proposing improvements.
14. Monitoring condition predictors like NDT or condition monitoring systems.
15. Evaluating and updating preventive maintenance plans.
16. Leading root cause analysis for plant failures.

The Ideal Candidate

The successful candidate will support our development strategies, with experience in hydraulic, pneumatics, gears, bearings, compressed air, and plant maintenance—preferably in manufacturing, repair, or inspection contexts.

Qualifications / Requirements / Capabilities:

1. BEng or MEng in a related discipline, or QBE (Qualified by Experience).
2. Strong technical knowledge of mechanical equipment and heavy industrial plant.
3. Experience with preventive, predictive, and systematic maintenance, including databases, CMMS, and project software.

Why Us

We offer extensive career development opportunities, industry-leading rewards, incentives, and benefits, including:

• Bonus scheme
• Enhanced holiday entitlement
• Contributory pension scheme
• Discounts via the Tarmac Reward website
• Free confidential Employee Assistance helpline
• Access to employee communities, such as REACH (Religious, Ethnic, Cultural Heritage, LGBTQ+, Parents & Carers, Ability, Wellbeing, Female Voice, Menopause)
• Training and development opportunities