Mechanical Engineer

Hunter Savage; Belfast; On-site; GBP 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Hunter Savage is supporting a well‑established power generation business in Belfast to hire a Mechanical Engineer for its site‑based engineering team. You will assist the Engineering Manager with planning and coordinating mechanical maintenance activities.

The role owns mechanical integrity and plant reliability, combining hands‑on troubleshooting with longer‑term maintenance projects to improve uptime and performance.

Qualifications

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or related discipline.
• Senior-level heavy-industry experience; HNC/HND acceptable.
• Experience maintaining/process-related mechanical equipment.

Responsibilities

• Support Engineering Manager in day-to-day mechanical maintenance planning.
• Supervise repairs across mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems.
• Identify reliability improvements to increase plant uptime.
• Undertake root cause analysis and promote first-time fix.
• Manage contractors and ensure safety and quality.

Skills

Mechanical engineering

Maintenance planning

Troubleshooting

Leadership

Contractor management

Education

Degree in Mechanical Engineering

HNC/HND with senior-level heavy-industry experience

Tools

CMMS

Job description

Mechanical Engineer

We are hiring for our client, a well-established power generation business in Belfast, seeking an experienced Mechanical Engineer to join its site-based engineering team.

This is a key position supporting the Engineering Manager with the supervision, planning and co‑ordination of mechanical maintenance activities across a critical industrial facility.

The successful Mechanical Engineer will take ownership of mechanical integrity, plant reliability and continuous improvement, combining hands‑on technical troubleshooting with longer‑term maintenance and reliability projects.

The role would suit a Mechanical Engineer who enjoys accountability, solving complex technical problems and delivering measurable improvements in plant availability and performance.

Top 3 Things to Know About this Job

1. Salary of £50,000–£60,000, dependent on experience
2. Monday‑to‑Friday position based in Belfast
3. High‑ownership role within a power generation facility

The Role

• Support the Engineering Manager with the day‑to‑day management and planning of mechanical maintenance activities
• Supervise routine, scheduled and major repairs across mechanical, pneumatic and hydraulic systems
• Identify and implement reliability improvements to increase plant uptime, flexibility and performance
• Undertake root cause analysis and promote a first‑time‑fix approach
• Provide technical support to Operations and other site teams
• Support outage planning, maintenance co‑ordination and improvement projects
• Manage contractors and ensure work is completed safely and to the required quality standards
• Help develop and improve the site’s computerised maintenance management system
• Ensure compliance with health, safety, environmental and permit‑to‑work requirements
• Deputise for the Engineering Manager when required

The Person

• Degree in Mechanical Engineering or a related discipline
• Candidates with an HNC or HND and significant senior‑level heavy‑industry experience may also be considered
• Strong experience maintaining and troubleshooting process‑related mechanical equipment
• Experience with critical rotating plant, including industrial fans, pumps and auxiliary systems
• Steam turbine, steam generation or power generation experience is highly desirable
• Understanding of PSSR, LOLER, safe systems of work and permit‑to‑work procedures
• Strong leadership, contractor management and communication skills
• Proactive approach with the ability to work autonomously and take ownership of plant performance

The Rewards

• Salary of £50,000–£60,000, dependent on experience
• Permanent, full‑time employment
• Monday‑to‑Friday day shift working pattern
• Opportunity to take genuine ownership of mechanical plant reliability
• Exposure to technically challenging equipment and improvement projects
• Supportive engineering environment with visible opportunities to influence site performance